July 2009
Happy Independence Day!
Swimming pools, barbeque grills, sparklers and parades. Some of the icons that make the Fourth of July such a fun holiday. There is another, however, that makes it even more special. She stands a proud 305 feet tall (about the height of a 22-story skyscraper) and has turned green over the years. (Photo ©Maki Isayama) Read More
What's New 
An Inside Look at Polich Tallix Fine Art Foundry
Notable artists Jeff Koons, Nancy Graves, Frank Stella and Louise Bourgeois are just a few sculptors who have had their work cast in bronze at Polich Tallix before being set free at museums, galleries, universities and parks throughout the world. Read More
More for Your Money: Home Renovators Turn to Copper Products for Beauty, Function, Sustainable Value
In this tough economy, homeowners who can’t afford to sell or buy new, choose copper products to update and add value to their homes. Read More
The U.S. Copper-base Scrap Industry and Its By-products–2008
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For nearly 5,000 years, copper was the only metal known to man. Today, it's one of the most used and reused of our "modern" metals. Read More
Richard C. Adkerson Named “Copper Man of the Year”
On June 3, 2009, Richard C. Adkerson, president, chief executive officer and member of the board of directors of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. and member of the Copper Development Association Inc. will be honored with the prestigious Ankh Award, naming him Copper Man of the Year in recognition of his strong leadership at Freeport and in the global mining industry. Read More
Out of sight, out of mind…
That's the sentiment that comes to mind when thinking about installing copper and copper alloy piping systems underground. Yet this philosophy may not always ring true. It all depends... Read More
More technical information for building and design professionals
Copper: The reel deal in fishing lures.
When it comes to fishing, every fisherman has his or her own trade secrets. And while the die-hards may not discuss their favorite spots on the lake, or their special casting and retrieving techniques, they may be willing to show off otherr tools for their success. (Photo ©Mepps) Read More
More on the essential role copper plays in our lives
