Glossary beginning with C

Converter (blister) copper

A semi-product of the converter process.

Copper cathodes

The basic form of electrolytically-refined copper; the product of electrolytic copperlexicon.png refining.

Copper concentrate

The product of enriching or concentrating low-grade copper orelexicon.png.

Copper equivalent

Total volume of production of all metals translated into copper based on market prices.

Copper from own concentrates

Copper obtained from the company’s own mine production.

Copper from purchased copper-bearing materials

Copper obtained from purchased copper-bearing materials (concentrates, scrap, blister).

Copper wire rod

Drawn copper rod, usually with a diameter of 6-12 mm, universally used as a starting material in the cable industry.