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Where is lead mined?
Currently lead is usually found in ore with zinc, silver and copper and it is extracted together with these metals. The main lead mineral in Galena (PbS) and there are also deposits of cerrussite and anglesite which are mined. Galena is mined in Australia, which produces 19% of the world's new lead, followed by the USA, China, Peru' and Canada. Some is also mined in Mexico and West Germany.
In which areas of Mexico is copper mined?
Mexico gets 80 percent of their copper from Sonora State. It is the largest producer of copper in Mexico, and has the largest mining location located near Cananea, Sonora.
What can be mined in Iowa?
Coal and lead can be mined in Iowa.
Where in the world can you find lead?
Australia produces 19 percent of the world's lead, followed by the USA, China, Peru' and Canada. Some is also mined in Mexico and West Germany.
What mineral was mined in Taxco Mexico?
Silver, which is still mined, but on smaller quantities.
What did Europeans do with the gold and silver that was mined from Mexico and Peru?
They bought and traded with Asia using the silver and gold mined in Mexico and peru.
What was mined in Leadhills Lanarkshire that was not coal?
Lead and silver were mined at Leadhills and, for a time, gold was also mined there.
What is mined in the state Illinois?
Fluorspar, lead, coal, and zinc are mined in Illinois.
The metals that they mined in the mendip hills?
lead
What minerals are mined for lead?
The main lead mineral is galena (PbS), which contains 86.6% lead
Is lead natural or artificial?
Lead is a naturally-occurring element that is mined from underground.
Where is copper mined in Nevada?
In Ely and surrounding areas.
