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Copper, element number 29 on the periodic table, was one of the first metals to be manipulated by humans. Dating back as far as 5100 B.C., copper ranks as the third-most-consumed industrial metal in the world, after iron and aluminum. It’s unique ductility, malleability, thermal and electrical conductivity, and its resistance to corrosion make it...

Since 2008, the National Insurance Crime Bureau has tracked the number of metal theft claims filed throughout the United States, for the purpose of raising awareness. Most of the data in the latest release, frankly, shows an alarming increase in the theft of metal; particularly copper. From 2012 to 2014, 39,993 insurance claims were filed – 98...

Metal thieves operate solo or in pairs to cut, detach, and steal air conditioner unit copper coils and other metal from residences nationwide. It, along with business theft, has become a global epidemic. Thieves see it as an easy way to make a quick buck. They show a lack of remorse when their crimes affect...