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

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 (

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Published in:Mineral economics : raw materials report 2024-09, Vol.37 (3), p.445-461
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Organization
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Logistics
Marketing
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Recovery
Rhenium
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