[INFOGRAPHIC] The History and Uses of Copper

In the world of metals and mining, gold gets the limelight but copper is the real breadwinner.

This unique reddish-orange metal has been a fundamental part of modern society for the last 10,000 years. Along with being one of the most used metals in the world, copper is one of the most resourceful. It’s extremely effective for conducting heat and electricity and it can easily be stretched and shaped into different forms. Did we mention it’s 100 percent recyclable?

The following infographic provides everything you need to know about the history and uses of copper (part one). 

(Source: VisualCapitalist)