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Utah copper mine seeks extension with acid-based extraction

Utah copper mine seeks extension with acid-based extraction

Operators of a Utah copper mine have announced plans to extend operations by using an experimental method of extraction they say is safe despite concerns about potential groundwater contamination. Officials with the Lisbon Valley Mine are seeking permits for an acid-based extraction method that involves pumping diluted sulfuric acid underground […]

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