What type of crusher is used in copper mining?

There are several types of crushers that are commonly used in copper mining operations:

1. Jaw crushers: These are used for primary crushing and are designed to reduce the size of large rocks or ore particles to a manageable size. Jaw crushers have a fixed jaw and a movable jaw that move back and forth to crush the material.

2. Cone crushers: These are used for secondary or tertiary crushing, and are similar in design to gyratory crushers. Cone crushers have a rotating mantle and a concave bowl that move in an eccentric motion to crush the material.

3. Gyratory crushers: These are used for primary crushing and are similar in design to jaw crushers. Gyratory crushers have a cone-shaped crushing head that rotates inside a bowl-shaped concave.

4. Impact crushers: These are used for primary, secondary, or tertiary crushing, and are designed to crush materials by impact. Impact crushers can be horizontal or vertical and use a high-speed rotor to impact the material.

The type of crusher used in copper mining will depend on the size and shape of the ore deposit, as well as the desired final product size and shape. Different types of crushers may be used at different stages of the mining process to achieve the desired size and shape of the material.