Hubei Finds Massive Copper, Iron Ore Reserves in First Half

Published: Jul 18, 2017 10:56

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Hubei Province discovered massive copper, iron and phosphorite reserves in the first half of 2017, local paper reported.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 18 (SMM) - Hubei Province discovered massive copper, iron and phosphorite reserves in the first half of 2017, local paper reported.

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According to estimation, about 62,600 tonnes of copper reserves and 9.48 million tonnes of iron ore were found. Besides, a large phosphorite deposit with 235 million tonnes of phosphorus was also discovered.

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