Copper is a metal used extensively in eletrical applications and architecture. It is alloyed with tin to make bronze, and with zinc to make brass.
BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP) - The diversified Australian miner produces large amounts of copper.
Freeport McMoran (NYSE: FCX) - With their acquisition of Phelps Dodge, this is a formidable player in the copper industry.
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RTP) - http://www.riotinto.com/
Norilsk Nickel (OTC: NILSY) - http://www.nornik.ru/en/production/product_type/pt23/ - Cathode copper and copper rod
Jiangxi Copper Company (OTC: JIXAY) - Copper rods, copper wires, and copper cathodes.
Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co. (SHE: 000630) - Copper cathodes
Huludao Zinc Industry Co. (SHE: 000751) - Copper cathodes
Copper News 2010-03-01 - (ft) - Copper touches new high after Chilean quake
2010-02-01 - (reuters) - China copper demand seen down by 1 mln T this year
