Argentina: Copper production

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 Argentina

Copper mine production in metric tons

 Latest value 17,435
 Year 2018
 Measure metric tons
 Data availability 2001 - 2018
 Average 134,433
 Min - Max 17,435 - 204,027
 Source USGS
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The latest value from 2018 is 17435 metric tons, a decline from 33303 metric tons in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 374663 metric tons, based on data from 55 countries. Historically, the average for Argentina from 2001 to 2018 is 134433 metric tons. The minimum value, 17435 metric tons, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 204027 metric tons was recorded in 2002. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Argentina: Copper production
 2018 17,435
 2017 33,303
 2016 81,902
 2015 61,766
 2014 102,600
 2013 109,600
 2012 136,000
 2011 116,700




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