Last year the world production of copper was. 1,981,565 metric tons, according to the American Bureau of Metal Statistics. Of the total, 502,072 tons were produced in the United States, which was in excess of demand since stocks of the refined metal were increased here by about 20,000 tons. Production abroad was 1,479,493 tons, of which 517,844 tons were produced in the British Empire. Of this, all except 19,868 tons was from Canada and Rhodesia. Since the Rhodesian companies are members of the international cartel, copper production there was on a restricted basis, Although no official statement has teen made, there is little doubt that all restrictions on copper production within the British Empire will be removed soon; New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange Manila Stock Exchange
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