As we move into 2025, the global economy is facing a series of complex and volatile challenges. With the outcome of the U.S. presidential election settled, the uncertainty surrounding global trade policies is creating new obstacles for international trade cooperation. Unresolved geopolitical tensions continue to pose threats to global security, while also impacting resource allocation and industrial restructuring. At the industry level, rising resource protectionism is directly affecting the stability of global copper concentrate treatment charges (TC/RCs). At the same time, the rapid expansion of global refining capacity is further squeezing copper smelter profit margins, exacerbating the challenges faced by the industry. In the secondary copper sector, the growing emphasis on ESG standards has brought increased market attention to recycled copper. Looking ahead, developments in this sector are expected to have a significant impact on the entire copper supply chain. Furthermore, policy shifts such as the removal of tax rebates and incentives will reshape the electrolytic copper trade market. As a result, we anticipate a clearer divergence in purchasing patterns between traders and smelters. The upcoming CCIE2025 will focus on the future development trends of the global copper industry, providing a market analysis and outlook from copper mining through to processing, smelting, and end-use applications, including power and energy. It will address supply and demand dynamics, price trends, and the latest technological advancements, while also serving as a platform to promote communication and cooperation within the copper industry.