Report Identifies Large Untapped Copper Scrap Potential

Published: Feb 4, 2026 10:12

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An report notes that around 40% of post-consumer copper scrap is not formally recycled, representing millions of tonnes of recoverable potential by 2035, highlighting an opportunity for recycling expansion to support supply security and sustainability.

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