copper ore

Copper ore is a natural rock containing enough copper minerals to make extracting the metal worthwhile. It forms through geological processes that concentrate copper within the Earth's crust. When mined, the ore undergoes crushing and processing to separate copper from other minerals. The resulting copper can then be refined and used for electrical wiring, plumbing, and various industrial applications due to its excellent conductivity and ductility. Copper ore is an essential raw material in the metal industry, with different types such as chalcopyrite and bornite, which have varying compositions of copper mineralization.