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Technology has changed this in our time. Machines now do the job for us. Computers and radar and sonar have made finding minerals easy today. However, there are still a need for manpower to make sure that the mining process goes into success. Thankfully and compared to before, there are now a lot of safety equipment and training programs along with rules and guidelines that helps workers keep themselves away from danger.
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Why is mining important to the world?
If it was not GROWN by a farmer, then someone dug it out of the earth. The computer you are using to read this contains 35 different materials that were produced by mining. It is likely powered by electricity that is fueled from mining. All metals come from mining. The period of time prior to mining is called the Stone Age. The difference between you and a caveman squatting next to his fire are the products produced by mining. Look around your home- with the exception of things like paper, wood, and cloth, everything in your home came from a mining operation at some time.
Why did mining stop?
Mining has not stopped.
What is the most expensive mining?
underground mining
Define Undersea Mining?
it is mining under the sea.
Why has mining declined in the primary sector?
mining is a primary activity
How is mining different today than in the past?
In the past we dont have any method and technology which has applied for mining, but this time we have several methnds, technologies and machines.
What are different types of mining?
what are the different types of surface mining
What are the different types of mines?
THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MINING SUCH AS SURFACE MINING,open cast mining, strip mining,alluvial mining,quarrying mining,underground mining,and drilling
What are different types of surface mining?
what are the different types of surface mining
What is the different between placer mining and quartz mining?
Placer mining is recovering gold dust that has washed into streams and rivers (panning and sluice boxes, as well as dredges today) . Quartz mining involves traditional mining of gold bearing quartz rock, and requires digging,transporting, and crushing the rock to extract the gold.
What are the different kinds of mining?
The three types of mining -strip mining,open pit mining,and shaft mining
What mining techniques are used today to mine sulfur?
Modern mining method..
What is cross mining?
mining two different data sets
Is mining Colorado's main industry today?
No.
What are three different kinds of mines?
The three types of mining -strip mining,open pit mining,and shaft mining
What are the three different kinds of mines?
The three types of mining -strip mining,open pit mining,and shaft mining
Is dynamite still used today?
Yes it it used today!!! For mining and demolishing old buildings making towns, paths, but mostly for MINING!!!!!
