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The availability of primary rhenium as a by-product of copper and molybdenum mining

September 18, 2023

Rhenium is a valuable rare metal that is primarily captured as a by-product during the processing of copper and molybdenum. Its complex capture pathway and low annual production (

Publication Year 2024
Title The availability of primary rhenium as a by-product of copper and molybdenum mining
DOI 10.1007/s13563-023-00392-0
Authors Jamie L. Brainard
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Mineral Economics
Index ID 70278952
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Minerals Information Center
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