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The Industrial Economics Of Copper Processing

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Developing countries have increased their activity in smelting and refining of copper in order to retain a greater proportion of the value added and to achieve more control over production and marketing. This article examines the technology and economics of copper smelting and refining and considers the advantages and disadvantages to developing countries of increased investment in copper ore processing. Les pays en développement ont accru leur activité dans le domaine de la fonte et du raffinage du cuivre dans le but de conserver une part plus grande de la valeur ajoutée et d'établir un contrôle plus efficace sur la production et la commercialisation de cette ressource. Cet article étudie les aspects techniques et économiques de la fonte et du raffinage du cuivre. Il compare les avantages et désavantages, pour les pays en développement, de la croissance des investissements dans le traitement du minerai de cuivre. Los países en desarrollo han incrementado las actividades de fundición y refinado de cobre con el objeto de retener una porción mayor del valor agregado y de ejercer más control sobre la producción y el mercado. Este artículo examina la tecnología y economía de la fundición y refinado del cobre y considera las ventajas y desventajas de mayores inversiones en el procesado del mineral de cobre por los países en desarrollo.

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  • ROBERT B. McKERN, 1981. "The Industrial Economics Of Copper Processing," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 5(3), pages 227-248, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:natres:v:5:y:1981:i:3:p:227-248
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-8947.1981.tb01006.x
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    1. Wall, David, 1980. "Industrial processing of natural resources," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 8(4), pages 303-316, April.
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