The document discusses mineral processing of copper in Malaysia. It begins by providing background on copper mining in Sabah, Malaysia, including the first copper mine at Mamut which operated from 1975 to 1999. It then describes the general 8-step process for producing copper metal from ore, including grinding, concentrating, roasting, smelting, conversion, and electrorefining. Key chemical reactions involved in extracting and purifying copper are also outlined. While the copper mining industry provides significant financial benefits, it can also cause environmental problems like acid rock drainage and pollution. In conclusion, the author supports the industry but believes environmental issues must be properly managed.