Which of the following methods is used to extract copper from low-grade ores?
Smelting
Electro-refining
Magnetic separation
Heap leaching
Heap leaching is used for extracting copper from low-grade ores. The crushed ore is stacked in heaps and then irrigated with a leaching solution that percolates through the ore, dissolving the copper content. The leachate is collected and processed to obtain copper.