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Porphyry copper deposit

earth science Maturity 7-9

Hot liquid rock is deep in the ground.

Morenci Mine 2012.jpg
Morenci Mine 2012.jpg
It moves up to find a home. This rock carries shiny metal. We use this metal for many things. It is very helpful to us.
Bingham Canyon April 2005.jpg
Bingham Canyon April 2005.jpg
Do you like using metal?

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File:Morenci Mine 2012.jpg
Morenci Mine 2012.jpg
File:Bingham Canyon April 2005.jpg
Bingham Canyon April 2005.jpg
File:USGS PorphyryCu.jpg
USGS PorphyryCu.jpg
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