Copper mineralization occurs in many forms and in a variety of geological settings. As such, there are various factors to consider when determining the value of different types of copper deposits.

Disruptions at major copper mines run by Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (ticker: OTC: IVPAF), Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), Teck Resources Ltd. (TECK) and Chilean state-owned miner Codelco have impacted roughly ...