Copper Mining Flow Diagram 5 8 Figure 5 2 Pyrometallurgical Process Flow Diagram for Copper Ore 5 9 Figure 5 3 Hydrometallugical Process Flow Diagram for Copper Ore 5 10 Figure 5 4 Materials Handled for Copper Mining 5 12 Lead and Zinc
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