Major source of copper (4)

I believe the answer is:

peru

(Other definitions for peru that I've seen before include "South American republic" , "Paddington Bear's country of birth" , "South American country" , "Andes republic" , "Machu Picchu country" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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