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Mining copper tailings could answer supply deficits later this decade

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 19, 2021 | 12:09 pm News Africa Asia Australia NZ South Pacific Canada Mexico and Central America USA Copper 

Copper miners are taking another look at extracting value from their waste rock dumps, thanks to the record recent copper price rally and the application of new technology. The copper price has recently traded at record levels on the back...

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