The global pursuit of copperCopper has resulted in significant environmental impactsEnvironmental Impact, such as vast open-pit mines that scar the Earth’s surface. As we confront this legacy, it’s imperative to explore innovative extractionExtraction methods that minimize environmental disruptions. CopperCopper sulfide deposits present significant challenges due to their depth, complexity, and operational constraints. These deposits require advanced infrastructure, specialized technologiesTechnology, and substantial capital investmentInvestment. This paper examines advanced techniques such as in-situ recoveryRecovery and block cavingBlock caving, alongside emerging hybrid systems, to propose a holistic approach that reduces ecological footprints. By integrating sustainable practices and fostering community trust through Designing Sustainable Prosperity (DSP), we can transform miningMining into a catalyst for regional prosperity.

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Rethinking Copper Extraction

  • Doris Hiam-Galvez,
  • Nathan Stubina,
  • Egardt Gerber

摘要

The global pursuit of copperCopper has resulted in significant environmental impactsEnvironmental Impact, such as vast open-pit mines that scar the Earth’s surface. As we confront this legacy, it’s imperative to explore innovative extractionExtraction methods that minimize environmental disruptions. CopperCopper sulfide deposits present significant challenges due to their depth, complexity, and operational constraints. These deposits require advanced infrastructure, specialized technologiesTechnology, and substantial capital investmentInvestment. This paper examines advanced techniques such as in-situ recoveryRecovery and block cavingBlock caving, alongside emerging hybrid systems, to propose a holistic approach that reduces ecological footprints. By integrating sustainable practices and fostering community trust through Designing Sustainable Prosperity (DSP), we can transform miningMining into a catalyst for regional prosperity.