AFGHANISTAN · COPPER ROM
Afghan Copper Ore
Copper-bearing ROM also known as malachite represented by an XRF-screened sample with reported copper content of approximately 12.93%. The multielement reading also identifies iron, silicon and aluminium as the principal associated components, providing an initial composition profile for mineralogical investigation, processing-route selection and buyer-specific qualification.
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Cu
04 Feb 2026
Copper-Bearing Material
One Sample, Several Processing Possibilities
Copper ores may contain sulphide, oxide or mixed copper minerals, each requiring a different recovery strategy. Mineral identification is therefore central to determining whether the material is better suited to flotation, hydrometallurgical extraction or a combined processing route.
The reported copper grade establishes substantial contained-metal potential. The next stage of evaluation should determine copper mineralogy, liberation behaviour, recoverability and the distribution of iron and silicate-bearing components.
Approximately 129.3 kg of contained copper per tonne at the reported reading.
A strong copper value that supports detailed beneficiation and recovery studies.
A defined associated-element profile for preliminary processing assessment.
Scope for buyer-specific testing, representative sampling and commercial lot qualification.
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XRF SCREENING 01 · THERMO SCIENTIFIC
Date: 04 February 2026
Report: 1361
Sample: XL3t-83946
Source Document
Original Certificate
Extracted Result
Key Characteristics
| Element | Symbol | Unit | Reported value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Cu | ppm | 129,342.734 |
| Iron | Fe | ppm | 109,143.078 |
| Silicon | Si | ppm | 59,043.313 |
| Aluminium | Al | ppm | 21,612.898 |
| Sulphur | S | ppm | 5,485.889 |
| Calcium | Ca | ppm | 3,856.000 |
| Titanium | Ti | ppm | 3,307.808 |
| Potassium | K | ppm | 2,570.945 |
| Manganese | Mn | ppm | 1,285.107 |
| Tin | Sn | ppm | 458.853 |
| Chromium | Cr | ppm | 329.254 |
| Vanadium | V | ppm | 221.376 |
| Chlorine | Cl | ppm | 122.131 |
| Zinc | Zn | ppm | 117.616 |
| Lead | Pb | ppm | 80.345 |
| Arsenic | As | ppm | 41.034 |
| Molybdenum | Mo | ppm | 39.942 |
| Zirconium | Zr | ppm | 34.568 |
Key Characteristics
- Approximately 129.3 kg of copper per tonne on a grade-equivalent basis at the reported reading.
- Copper is the dominant reported metal, accompanied by substantial iron and measurable silicon and aluminium.
- The reported composition supports investigation of both mineral concentration and hydrometallurgical recovery routes.
Potential Technical Review
- Identify the copper-bearing minerals and classify the material as sulphide, oxide or mixed ore.
- Establish liberation size and compare flotation, leaching and combined recovery options.
- Develop projected copper recovery, concentrate grade, mass pull and associated-element deportment.
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