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USGS develops study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies

Disruptions could lead to lost annual revenue of up to $1.3 billion for copper miners

Isabeau van Halm
In October 2023, Nickel 28 had to suspend its Ramu mine in PNG after an earthquake. Credit: Nickel 28

In October 2023, Nickel 28 had to suspend its Ramu mine in PNG after an earthquake. Credit: Nickel 28

Scientists from the US Geological Survey developed a methodology to assess the potential impact of seismicity on global mineral commodity supplies. The USGS said the study focused on copper and rhenium...

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