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Copper extraction
Process of extracting copper from the ground / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Copper extraction refers to the methods used to obtain copper from its ores. The conversion of copper ores consists of a series of physical, chemical and electrochemical processes. Methods have evolved and vary with country depending on the ore source, local environmental regulations, and other factors.[1]
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