ASU works with Freeport-McMoRan to strengthen supply of a critical mineral — copper

ASU works with Freeport-McMoRan to strengthen supply of a critical mineral — copper

by Lisa Irish | Feb 9, 2026 | SSEBE News

Copper is necessary to all facets of daily life and an important part of Arizona’s economy. It’s also one of 60 critical minerals essential to U.S. economic, energy and national security applications, but it has vulnerable supply chains. Arizona State University is...
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