USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies
Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy.
The head of National Iranian Copper Industries Co (NICI) has insisted that with the $7 billion investment made in the industry, copper production will hit 700,000 metric tons. According to Ardashir Sad Mohammadi, managing director of NICI Co, more than 40…