Copper

Copper ions in coffin reveal why Italian 'green mummy' turned emerald, say researchers

The teenage boy found in a Bologna villa cellar in 1987 was preserved by copper's antimicrobial action, which halted decay and infused his skin and bones with a vivid green patina.

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Copper ions in coffin reveal why Italian 'green mummy' turned emerald, say researchers.
Illustration: Archeological remains in Afghanistan.

From Copper Coins to Bone Tools: Kabul Receives Rare Artifacts for Restoration After Decades of War

The Taliban is moving a cache including pottery, metal, glass and ivory pieces, some over 5,000 years old, from a mine.

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US PRESIDENT Donald Trump in the Oval Office last Friday: Since Trump’s election as president last November for a second term, the US has no longer been committed to the previous world order in which it had played such a major role in creating and running, the writer maintains.

Trump warns pharmaceutical tariffs could reach 200%, gives 'a year to get their act together'

US President Donald Trump plans to implement a 200% tariff rate on pharmaceuticals, while he also announced tariffs on semiconductors and copper.

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Study: Anatolian hunter-gatherers smelted copper 9,000 years ago.

Study: Anatolian hunter-gatherers smelted copper 9,000 years ago

An analysis suggests the copper was exposed to temperatures exceeding 1,000 degrees celsius, indicating a much more advanced control of fire than previously thought for this period.

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Tel Aviv University Research: Biblical Timna Valley copper mines exceeded today's safety standards

The research team conducted geochemical studies at copper mining sites in the Timna Valley in the Arava Desert.

DECEMBER 26, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Biblical Timna Valley copper mines exceeded today's safety standards.

Mining exec: Look to copper in the future

Base metal gaining attention from miners due to expected deficit in coming years

OCTOBER 17, 2024ByTIM ZYLA
Mining exec: Look to copper in the future

Why Silver Investors Should Pay Close Attention to Copper - Jesse Colombo

The price of copper is an often overlooked factor in silver's performance and rivals the influence of gold.

OCTOBER 11, 2024ByERAN TAL
Why Silver Investors Should Pay Close Attention to Copper

Demand is Soaring For Nickel, Copper, Cobalt and Supply Can't Keep Up

Nickel, copper, cobalt in hot demand! Supply struggles as EV & green tech boom. Industry insider reveals shortages & solutions.

AUGUST 20, 2024ByPR
Demand is Soaring For Nickel, Copper, Cobalt & Supply Can't Keep Up