>Could having a full trace ability for inputs and outputs of mining, smelting, and transport prevent surrepetitious theft? Yes, if indirectly: with well docume

>Could having a full trace ability for inputs and outputs of mining, smelting, and transport prevent surrepetitious theft? Yes, if indirectly: with well documented chain of custody, we would be able to find the thief. This works as a natural deterrent. Even better, if the copper block were serialized, we would be able to provide relevant information to other copper processors & vendors to avoid that particular batch of stolen goods.