Examining copper supply consistency in socioeconomic pathways: A mine-level dynamic approach

Primary copper production capacity is crucial given future demand and social, environmental, technical, economic, and political constraints, often overlooked in decarbonization pathway models. To address this

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  2026

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  Resources, Conservation and Recycling

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  2026-01-01

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  DOI 10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108633
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