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Why are most copper mines located in the same region of the United States

Why are most copper mines located in the same region of the United States-example-1
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Because that’s where Rocky Mountains are located and that’s where the most copper in the USA can be found. All the mines are located in the same region because there’s the most copper and people can get it there.
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