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2026-11-09

Cost of Mining Copper 2019–2025: First Quantum +54%, Southern Copper −34%

Cost of Mining Copper 2019–2025: First Quantum +54%, Southern Copper −34%

Key points

Per-pound copper mining cost by major producer, 2019–2025 (US$/lb) | 2025 vs 2019: First Quantum +54%, Codelco +47%, Southern Copper −34%

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