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U.S. copper production at 3-year high; Arizona's Ray mine up 9%
Source info:
| Author: | Lee Allison |
|---|---|
| Date: | 2013-04-08 05:51:00 |
| Blog: | Arizona Geology  |
| URL: | http://arizonageology.blogspot.com/2013/04/us-copper-production-at-3-year-high.html |
Summary:
The USGS reports that US copper production increased by 5% from that in 2011 and was at its highest level since 2009, although refined copper production decreased. Smelter reduction was offset by higher exports of raw product. The Mineral Industry Summary for copper states that: In 2012, production from FCX’s [Freeport McMoRan] mines in Arizona rose slightly to 557,000 t, and production atContent analysis:
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | US | 34.1679 | -111.931 |
| Freeport | US | 42.2973 | -89.6217 |
Keywords:
3-year high, Arizona, copper production, copper states, decreased. Smelter reduction, FCX, Freeport McMoRan, higher exports, highest level, Mineral Industry Summary, mines, raw product, refined copper production, U.S. copper production, USGS
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