Copper (Cu)
In addition to gold, copper is the only coloured metal known to man.It is a reddish-colour with a high sheen. Copper is also malleable with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. It is usually associated with such metals: gold, silver, zinc, molybdenum and lead.
Currently, copper is not a key component of Adex's mining project at its Mount Pleasant Mine property; however it is found in significant areas of the deposit.
Uses:
Additional Information:
Currently, copper is not a key component of Adex's mining project at its Mount Pleasant Mine property; however it is found in significant areas of the deposit.
Uses:
- Electrical wiring and electrical components
- Architecture
- Automotive
- Water pipes
- Currency including the "copper" penny
- Computers
Additional Information:
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (http://nobel.scas.bcit.ca/resource/ptable/cu.htm)
- International Copper Association (http://www.copper.org)
- Natural Resources - Commodity Reviews (http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/mms-smm/busi-indu/cmy-amc/com-eng.htm)
