What does the cryptic crossword clue "Article in El País about copper's whereabouts (5)" mean?

The definition is "whereabouts". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CU (synonym="copper") in LOS (synonym="article in El País") = LOCUS; definition: "whereabouts" The answer is LOCUS.

Article in El País about copper's whereabouts (5)

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