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They aren't considered to be ores because ores are partly mineral and partly metal. The metal deposits are purely metal.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo metal deposits in Antarctica are not consitered ores because they are not profitable.
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∙ 13y agoCost and treaties.
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What are the key functions of mining?
Discovery and estimation of mineral resources of a given area, extraction of mineral resources, and separation of viable minerals from unwanted material.
Human needs for mining minerals?
If it was not grown, it was mined. Metals and minerals come from mining. The computer you are using to read this was made with minerals and metals from mining. The wire that carries electricity to your house came from mining (much of the electricity came from mining too).
What mineral are found in the southeastern region?
You'll have to be much more specific as to location. Southeastern where? Look online for gem & mineral clubs in your area, or guide books on the minerals of your state or region, or check out local museums or universities earth science departments, or whoever is in charge of mining and minerals in your area.
What mineral were the seven dwarfs mining for?
Gold
Minerals deposits left behind that fill in the open spaces created by weakness and rock formation called?
Veins generally. In mining: veins, lodes or ore-bodies. They are normally precipitates of metallic compounds.
Slope mining is used for deeply buried mineral deposite?
No, if the minerals are deep, slope mining is not possible.
How preserve Mineral?
You Can Preserve Minerals By Limiting the usage of the minerals & The Proper Taking care of Mining Place . Or By Participating some Government Activities About the Mining && The Proper using of The Minerals
What are two main reasons to mine for minerals?
Most mineral ores are under the surface. Mining minerals can be profitable.
What minerals are found in Pennsylvania?
About 300 mineral species are known from PA.
What is difference between mine management and mining management?
Mine Management refers to the mineral that is yet to be mined while mining management refers to the process of mining the minerals in question.
What are the key functions of mining?
Discovery and estimation of mineral resources of a given area, extraction of mineral resources, and separation of viable minerals from unwanted material.
Are all minerals mined?
Since most mineral ores are part of rock, they require some mining technique to extract, whether it be panning, quarrying, strip mining, or underground mining.
What are the future plans for Antarcticas resources?
The Madrid Protocol (1991) places an indefinite ban on mining in Antarctica.
Does Trinidad have any gem or mineral mining?
yes there are eg graphite natural gas iron
How is science used when extracting minerals in mining?
Science is used to analyse samples from the area of interest to the mining company. It's no good mining for a specific mineral - if there's none in the target area ! Chemical analysis of the samples will determine what (if any) useful minerals are present.
How are minerals found?
Minerals are elements and compounds. The crystals that make up rocks are minerals. Minerals are found in ore, soil, and dissolved in water. All living organisms contain minerals. Any non-organic rock is composed of minerals.
What extracts minerals from the ground?
mining
