What nation is a south american producer of copper?
“Chile produced a total of 4.5 million tonnes of copper in 2000. The 1990’s have seen mining related exports provide up to 40 – 50% of Chile’s exports (80% of this from copper). Mine production is expected to increase by as much as 10% of the next few years. Argentina’s copper production continues to increase, with a 1999 total of 200 000t, up from a 1998 total of 170 000 t. Peru’s copper production continued to increase, producing 550 000t. Brazil produced 33500t of copper (metal content) in 1998 – representing a drop in 16% from previous years.
