Author: Nico Wurster We already pointed out the increasing demand and limited sources of copper in our publication from July 2022.

Author: Taisto Angermeier With Russia's attack on Ukraine, Germany's and Europe's dependence on fossil fuels once again became painfully apparent.

Author: Armin Mohn Few metals can be used in as many ways as copper. Here are just a few of its many positive characteristics: it conducts heat almost as well as electricity, it does not become brittle at low temperatures, it is malleable, acid-resistant and resistant to vibrations, and it hardly corrodes due to its protective patina. For these reasons, it has become indispensable in many areas of application. Furthermore, the metal can also be industrially recycled without any loss of quality. This makes it a resource-saving commodity.