Copper Smelting and Refining Asset Service
In-depth insight for profitability
The copper smelting and refining industry faces significant cost management challenges due to volatile copper prices, inflation, strict environmental regulations, and the need for improved energy efficiency. At CRU, we offer in-depth analysis of these dynamics using a mass balance approach. We calculate costs across all stages of copper smelting and refining, including preparation, smelting, and slag treatment.
Our tailored insights assist concentrate buyers, smelter producers, traders, and investors in developing and benchmarking strategies to enhance efficiency, maximize profitability, and optimize stakeholder returns.
Unlock growth with comprehensive market insights
Transform challenges into growth opportunities with CRU's comprehensive data and market analysis. Our insights cover asset performance, including location, technology, and detailed cost structures. Visualise smelting and refining processes, understand profitability with cost and revenue curves, and leverage our scenario modelling for predictive planning.
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Asset Information: Detailed insights into asset specifics, such as location, technology, operating status, and process costs.
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Process Data: Visual representations of smelting and refining operations, operating costs, and profitability.
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Modelling Excellence: Financial performance analysis with cost and revenue curves for each asset.
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Scenario Modelling: Plan for various outcomes with advanced scenario modelling capabilities.
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Data Richness: Assess operational efficiency with detailed feed and production quantity data.
Optimise Copper trading using CRU Asset Services
With coverage spanning copper concentrate producers and consumers, CRU provides a full view of operating assets, cost analysis and processes to give essential insight to support trades.
Optimise your transactions, maximise value and navigate the complexities of the copper concentrate market confidently with CRU's trusted data and analysis.
In-depth Insights for asset performance and predictive planning
Transform challenges into growth opportunities with CRU's comprehensive data and market analysis. Our insights cover asset performance, including location, technology, and detailed cost structures.
Visualise smelting and refining processes, understand profitability with cost and revenue curves, and leverage our scenario modelling for predictive planning.
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Detailed insights into asset specifics, such as location, technology, operating status, and process costs.
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Visual representations of smelting and refining operations, operating costs, and profitability.
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Financial performance analysis with cost and revenue curves for each asset.
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Plan for various outcomes with advanced scenario modelling capabilities.
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Assess operational efficiency with detailed feed and production quantity data.
Unmatched data coverage that gives a comprehensive view of the global copper landscape
195 Assets
33 Countries
100 Smelters
95 Refineries
Why choose us?
The Copper Smelting and Refining Asset Service is a comprehensive data solution that empowers stakeholders across the copper industry and beyond to make informed decisions, optimise costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
Asset Managers
Understand the factors driving costs, revenues, and profitability, to maximise an asset portfolio's value
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Investors, Bankers, and Creditors
Make informed financing decisions by assessing the economic viability of potential investments
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Concentrate Buyers for Smelters
Optimise procurement decisions by understanding the cost dynamics of smelting operations
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Producers of Copper Concentrates
Enhance strategic planning by benchmarking operations against industry peers. Identify areas for cost optimisation and maintain a competitive edge in the market
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Traders of Copper Concentrates
Elevate trading strategy, reduce risks, spot profitable trading opportunities and gain a comprehensive view of the entire copper supply chain
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Non-Governmental Organisations
Gain transparency into the environmental impact of copper production. Leverage data on emissions and operational efficiency to advocate for sustainable practices
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Granular cost insights and advanced process data integration
Maximise operational efficiency with detailed cost and process data. CRU’s tools offer granular insights into each asset’s performance, supported by seamless integration with CRU DataLab and API. Understand breakeven TC/RC factors to optimise operations and enhance your commercial position.
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Drill into detailed cost and process data for granular performance insights.
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Seamless integration with CRU’s DataLab and API, an interactive online platform, which offers seamless integration, data visualisation tools and even greater efficiency for improved data access.
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Breakeven TC/RC Analysis to understand profitability factors to optimize operations and strengthen commercial positions.
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Detailed data helps evaluate and enhance operational efficiency.
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Breakdown of each asset’s performance into detailed components.
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