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Copper grade evolution and interpretation
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Report summary
We have published additional data that presents supporting information to the Reserves and Resources section of our Global Copper Mine Supply Summary Report, including times series reserve data from 1980 to 2013, aggregated by ore type and process type.
Table of contents
- Executive summary
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Historical grade trends
- Ore reserve evolution
- Interpretation of the reserve and head grade relationship
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
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The relationship between copper head grades and price since 1980: Is grade driving price, or is price driving grade?A theoretical grade cycleCopper grade evolution and interpretation: Image 2
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