Copper can be extracted from copper-rich ores by heating the ores in a furnace. (Smelting)
The copper can be purified by electrolysis. The supply of copper-rich ores is limited.
Phytomining uses plants to absorb metal compound then plants are burned to produce ash that contains metal compounds.
Bioleaching uses bacteria to produce leachate solutions that contain metal compounds.
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