Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine Complex Increases Extractions by 14%

A total of 42.92 million tons of minerals were extracted from Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine Complex during the first six months of the current fiscal year (March 21-Sept. 22), 14% more than in the corresponding period of last year, according to the CEO of the mine complex, Hossein Ahmadi.
The output of copper concentrate hit 353,093 tons during the period while that of cathode stood at 87,000 tons, ILNA reported.
Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex is the world’s second largest open-pit copper mine located in Kerman Province. It also contains substantial amounts of molybdenum, gold and other rare metals.