Ray mine
The Ray mine is a large copper mine located in Arizona, in the southwestern part of the United States, currently owned by Asarco, a subsidiary of Grupo México. Asarco acquired the mine from Kennecott Copper in 1986.[1] The Ray mine has one of the largest copper reserves in the United States, with proven and probable reserves of 835.7 million tonnes of ore grading 1.73% copper, at 31 December 2018. It is located in Pinal County, near the town of Kearny.[2][3][4] Copper from the Ray mine goes to the Hayden Smelter.
Native Copper, old specimen from Ray Mine, 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm. Large "sail" at left is a spinel twin.
 Teapot mesa, above Ray Mine | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
  Ray copper mine Location in Arizona | |
| Location | Kearny |
| County | Pinal County, Arizona |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 33°08′58″N 110°59′14″W |
| Production | |
| Products | Copper, sulfuric acid |
| Production | 62.0 million lbs copper |
| Financial year | 2016 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1880 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Asarco |
| Website | Ray mine website |
| Year of acquisition | 1999 |
See also
References
- "Ray mining history". Copper Area News Publishers providing news coverage for Eastern Pinal and Southern Gila Counties. 2012-09-26. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- "Annual Report 2016" (PDF). Mexico City: Grupo México. p. 35. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
- "Company History". Asarco. Mexico City: Grupo México. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
- Ascarza, William (11 November 2013). "Mine Tales: Ray mining district has history of more than a century". tucson.com. Tucson, AZ: Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
External links
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