Location Spain19 Feb 2022 19:38
I realize that how mine is in North Spain, however look at this purchase by Sandfire and the resources that they will be mining:
Copper miner Sandfire Resources has recently completed the US$1.86 billion acquisition of the MATSA mining complex in Spain, transforming the company into a major player in the red metal scene.
MATSA is a substantial polymetallic mining complex in the Iberian Pyrite Belt, comprising three underground mines and a 4.7 million tonne per annum central processing facility, with cutting-edge technology and infrastructure and an extensive resource base with significant growth potential.
The complex produces about 100,000-120,000 tonnes of copper equivalent per annum at low C1 costs of just 40-50c per pound of copper due to zinc, lead and silver credits.
Completion of the acquisition was well-timed, coming just as the copper price returned to above $10,000 per tonne.
Yes this is a mine in production but it shows that Spain is an attritive proposition if the exploration is right!