Copper ore is a naturally occurring rock or mineral from which copper (Cu) can be
economically extracted. It
typically contains copper minerals such as chalcopyrite, bornite, malachite, chalcocite, and
covellite embedded
within host rock. Copper ore concentrations in deposits can range from ~0.4% up to 12%
copper content, though
most large-scale porphyry deposits are between 0.15%�0.8% Cu