In any industry, competition isn't about right or wrong—this holds true for the cable industry as well, provided that the competitive approach aligns with long-term resource strategies and supports environmental protection and sustainable development goals. So how should we interpret the current ambiguity surrounding copper and aluminum resources? Is it reasonable to simply compare them based on their raw material reserves alone? Should we take into account a wider range of factors when evaluating two materials with different performance characteristics, functions, and production capacities? And what would the picture look like if we compared them from multiple angles—such as static reserve life, reserve-to-production ratio, and renewability?

　　First, in terms of the duration of static resource reserves, copper resources are more secure than aluminum. According to data from the Ministry of Natural Resources, 2014 Year, China's identified copper ore reserves 9690 Ten thousand tons, predicted resource volume 3 100 million tons, with a resource identification rate of 30% Based on current copper production from mineral resources, the static reserve life. 20 year; while the proven reserves of bauxite are 42 hundreds of millions of tons. Due to the enormous volume of bauxite mining in China, over-exploitation has led to a decline in resource security, so the static reserve life of bauxite is only... 6~7 Year. In terms of the duration of static guarantees, the advantage of copper resources is self-evident.

　　Second, copper has a high reserve-to-production ratio, ensuring a relatively long period of mineable and usable life. According to data from the Development Research Center of the State Council, 2014 In the year, the identified reserves of copper ore increased, with a growth rate of... 6.3% , the reserve-to-production ratio is 19 Around, there’s a trend of year-on-year increase; meanwhile, the same year’s aluminum reserve-to-production ratio was only 7 , than 2003 Decreased by nearly 20 What does this mean? Starting from its conceptual basis, the reserve-to-production ratio refers to the ratio of proven reserves to annual production volume. This ratio can be used to calculate the number of years during which mineral reserves can be sustainably exploited. Generally speaking, the higher the reserve-to-production ratio, the more fully the resource is utilized. As shown by the data above, the mineable and usable lifespan of copper resources is significantly longer than that of aluminum resources.

　　Once again, copper can be 100% recycled. Moreover, no matter how many times it is recycled, copper retains its original properties—such as ductility, electrical and thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance—after refining, demonstrating outstanding recyclability. In fact, copper’s exceptional recyclability ensures that it is continuously reused, which has a positive impact on the long-term supply of copper resources in our country. Furthermore, developing copper recycling not only promotes the efficient use of resources but also aligns with the nation’s supportive policies for a circular economy. It also holds significant strategic importance in terms of environmental protection.

　　Finally, the trend toward globalization reminds us that we should adopt a global perspective when addressing resource issues. Currently, China’s overseas mining reserves from foreign investments are equivalent to the country’s domestic reserves. 2 Twice as much. Moreover, according to the United States Geological Survey ( USGS )’s data, to 2014 Global annual mineral copper production 1870 Measured in tens of thousands of tons, the globally proven reserves of copper can last for a static guarantee period of: 34 year. If calculated based on the proven copper resources with potential mining value, more than can be mined. 100 Year, capable of meeting global future demand for copper resources.

　　As an essential material foundation for the development of the national economy, copper resources have been widely used in sectors such as construction, electrical and electronic industries, mechanical manufacturing, and transportation. Copper not only provides material support for sustainable economic development but also, thanks to its superior physical and mechanical properties, plays an irreplaceable role in all aspects of economic infrastructure development.