According to ICSG's database, there are about 500 copper mines of varying size in operation. Most of these mines can be easily spotted through Google Earth and you can visit them virtually from the comfort of your desktop. This is a great way to get a feeling for the challenges and diversity of copper mines around the globe.
Click http://copper.fyi/cuminetour
- Select a mine of interest (or 'present' to browse through the sequence)
- Click the plane to take a virtual flight
- Click for more information
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The Copper Map provides a more complete listing of copper production sites, covering mining, smelting, refining, recycling, fabrication, and wire and cable production: https://copper.fyi/map.
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Updated April 26, 2024
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