How Copper Mining & Industrial Systems Work
Ore → concentrate → refined copper → products → recycling

Follow copper through the whole industrial system.

See how geology, mining, crushing, concentration, metallurgy, water, maintenance, logistics, fabrication and recycling connect.

From rock to industrial infrastructure

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Mine systems

Geology, grade control, surface/underground mining, haulage and infrastructure.

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Mineral processing

Crushing, grinding, concentration, dewatering and metal accounting.

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Smelting & refining

High-level extraction, smelting, electrorefining and cathode production.

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Operations

Automation, maintenance, quality, logistics and production planning.

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Uses & recycling

Electrical, renewable, construction, transport, fabrication and circular supply.