Morenci Copper Mine, Arizona Mining Technology | Mining ...
While highgraded ore is conveyed to leach pads within the pit, the bulk of the primary crusher output (63,500t/d of ore) is secondary crushed and conveyed to the Stargo dumpleaching site. This ore is agglomerated for spreading by two Rco mobile stacking units. Leaching is bacterially assisted, with air blown into alternate lifts.