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Heavy rains will threaten 25% of global copper projects, says study

Verisk Maplecroft study shows that mines in Canada, Australia most at risk

Siobhan Lismore-Scott
Image by Erik Witsoe

Image by Erik Witsoe

Research undertaken by risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft shows that 25% of the world's copper projects will be at 'high' or 'very high' risk for extreme precipitation by 2050. Sites in Canada,...

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