mining
Mainly tin
A prospector is someone that searches for minerals or metals to mine.
an oppertunity to make recyclng more locally benficial
The root word "mine" typically refers to a source or extraction of a certain substance, such as minerals or metals, from the Earth. It can also refer to a place where such extraction takes place, like a mine shaft or underground tunnel.
First you mine the ore (typically oxides or sulfides of the desired metals), then you crush the ore, then you smelt the ore in a furnace. Some metals like aluminum must be extracted from the ore electrolytically instead of by smelting.
Gold, silver, and platinum are examples of metals that are not very reactive and occur in a free state in nature. These metals are often found in their pure form, which makes them relatively easy to mine and extract.
There are several ways to do this. The most common is smelting, a favorite of mine is bioleaching.
The Inca's mined various metals like gold, silver, and copper. These metals were used for crafting jewelry, ornaments, and tools. The Inca Empire had extensive mining operations in the Andes mountains.
India mines a number of minerals and metals including Manganese, bauxite, uranium, limestone, marble, coal, gems, mica, and graphite. They also mine emeralds and many other minerals.
It is called a boom town.
Martyn Kelly has written: 'Mining and the freshwater environment' -- subject(s): Acid mine drainage, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Acid mine drainage, Environmental aspects of Heavy metals, Environmental aspects of Mineral industries, Freshwater ecology, Heavy metals, Mineral industries, Pollution, Water
Devin N. Castendyk has written: 'Mine pit lakes' -- subject(s): Lake hydrology, Strip mine ponds, Environmental aspects, Metals, Water resources development