mineral industry surveys us department of the interior february 2006 geological survey for information contact daniel l edelstein copper commodity specialist 989 national center reston va 20192 telephone 703 648 4978 fax 7757 e mail dedelste usgs gov mohamed m data 7964 7975 mmohamed internet http minerals in november 2005 average daily mine production was essentially unchanged from that october according to compiled by however remained 20 below 2004 owing predominantly strike activity at asarco incorporated s mines arizona see and lower kennecott utah co bingham canyon altered its plan process ore containing higher molybdenum values expense order take advantage high prices rio tinto plc p 4 refined rose about 5 highest level year consumption 3 6