As the race towards electrification intensifies, copper has emerged as one of the key metals of the future.
At Viridian, we believe copper will play a defining role in powering tomorrow’s technologies and the global forces driving this demand are only gaining momentum.
Here are four key trends shaping copper’s rise in 2025.
1. The Clean Energy Transition
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says nearly half of the world’s electricity supply will come from renewable energy by 2030. “The transition to clean energy is happening worldwide and it’s unstoppable,” Fatih Birol, the IEA’s executive director, said in a statement.
Wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles all rely heavily on copper. As nations double down on net-zero targets, the need for copper-rich infrastructure continues to soar. Copper’s superior conductivity makes it the backbone of renewable energy systems.
At Viridian Metals we believe Canada, and specifically Labrador, can lead the world in responsible copper exploration. Our projects are grounded in best-in-class environmental stewardship and community engagement, and we are committed to building a domestic supply chain that meets the moment with integrity.
2. EV Market Acceleration
Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is charging forward, laying the groundwork for a future that’s cleaner, healthier and full of opportunity. Electric vehicles use up to four times more copper than traditional internal combustion engine cars. With global EV sales projected to surpass 20 million in 2025, copper demand from the auto sector alone is set to spike dramatically.
Rho Motion Head of Research, Iola Hughes, said, “the shift to electric vehicles is still very much happening and we will still see growth over the next decade.”
Viridian Metals is ready to help power that shift. As EVs drive a surge in copper demand, our mission is to ensure that the copper feeding this growth is responsibly and ethically sourced.
3. Grid Modernization and Expansion
Renewable power generation provided a record 32 percent of global electricity last year and solar energy is doubling every three years globally, says Richard Black, policy head at Ember Energy, a European research group.
Upgrading aging power grids and expanding energy access across developing regions requires vast amounts of copper. From high-voltage cables to substations, copper is critical to a more resilient, decentralized grid.
At Viridian, we’re not just mining copper, we’re contributing to the foundation of a cleaner, more connected energy future.
4. Global Urbanization
As more people move to cities, the demand for copper in construction grows: wiring, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Urban centers of the future will be smart, sustainable, and copper-powered.
At Viridian, we’re betting on copper not just for its value today, but for what it enables tomorrow. Copper is uniquely positioned at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and infrastructure.
As demand accelerates, we’re proud to be a copper-first company helping lead the charge into a low-carbon future.
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About Viridian Metals: Viridian Metals is a leader in generative metal exploration with a focus on environmental responsibility and ethical practices. Viridian’s commitment to environmental responsibility and ethical practices ensures that its projects contribute meaningfully to the green transition, creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.
For further information, please contact:
Viridian Metals
Tyrell Sutherland
President & CEO
Ph: (613) 884-8332
Email: Info@viridianmetals.com
