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Copper production involves extracting and processing copper ores to produce pure copper metal, primarily from sulfide and oxide ores. Key stages include mining, where methods like open-pit and underground mining are used, and concentration, which involves crushing and processing the ore to increase copper concentration through flotation. Major copper ores include chalcopyrite, bornite, malachite, and azurite.

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Copper production involves extracting and processing copper ores to produce pure copper metal, primarily from sulfide and oxide ores. Key stages include mining, where methods like open-pit and underground mining are used, and concentration, which involves crushing and processing the ore to increase copper concentration through flotation. Major copper ores include chalcopyrite, bornite, malachite, and azurite.

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Copper Production Overview

Copper production involves the extraction and processing of copper ores to produce pure copper
metal. The process can be broken down into several key stages:

🏔️1. Mining

Copper is primarily extracted from sulfide and oxide ores.

 Major copper ores:


o Chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂) – most common
o Bornite (Cu₅FeS₄)
o Malachite (Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂)
o Azurite (Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂)
 Mining methods:
o Open-pit mining – common for large deposits near the surface.
o Underground mining – used when ore is deep.

🏭 2. Concentration

The ore is crushed, ground, and processed to increase the copper concentration.

 Flotation process:
o Sulfide ores

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