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Show There is nothing permanent except change. ' a ' f Heraclitus observation, made about 2500 years ago, hplds true today. When applied to the metals industry, change is characterized by the speed with which it is accomplished. Mineral production in the United States is expected to increase by at least 40 per cent in the next 10years, and could possibly double that figure in the -- ' next 30 years. ' To meet the challenge for increased copper production, Kennecott has taken the opportunity to make important changes in mining and metallurgickl practices. Ore and overburden haulage, for example, largely has been taken over by trucks from railroad trains. Trucks capable of carrying more than 100 tons now are a common sight, and shovelrwith a n dipper bite are keeping pace with them. The resultant additional ore tonnage has meant additional crushing and grinding facilities, and more smelter capacity. Meantime, techniques also have been steadily improved. In a four-yea- r stepped-uexpansion program now nearing completion, Kennecotts Utah Copper Division is attaining all these goals and more, " including a cone precipitate copper plant designed under a new concept through original research and engineering. The future, with the help of the computer, also will prove there is nothing e mine planning has passed permanent except change. Already, the initial stages, and information processing is well underway on all phases of copper production. Which simply" means that Kennecott, as in the past, will continue to be a leader in the metals industry. . w n 30-to- p long-rang- Kennecott Copper Corporation i Utah Copper Division An Equal Opportunity Employer |