Iron is mined by it's ore, which is usually an oxide, like rust.
This is shown by it's red earth characteristic.
There are two types, earth or rocky ore. The rocky ore is heated with coal to remove the oxides via redox reaction, while earth has to be refined before heating.
Rocks are usually blasted by explosives and carted away, while earth ores are dug up by cartloads.
where and how iron is mined
Iron ore is mined.
it is mined so that people can make steel
iron ore
NO
yes
Yes. Iron is found underground in the form of iron ore which is mined. But I think you should already know this by now.
It is mined. Then a blast furnace separates the iron.
No. Iron is a ore and has to be mined.
Iron ore is mined in many places around the world. South America, Australia, and Asia have some of the largest iron ore mines.
Iron Ore
iron ore