answersLogoWhite

0

yes, flint copper tin zinc gold silver etc. were mined by many peoples in the years before Christ (BC), some even mined iron.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Where is richfield?

in bc it was a mining town, near Barkerville


When did diamond mining start?

Diamond mining started in India around the 4th century BC. However, modern industrial diamond mining began in the late 19th century in South Africa after the discovery of diamond deposits in the region.


How much money does mining in the Western Cordillera bring to Canada?

Resources are a provincial matter so mining does not bring money directly to Canada. The mining industry in BC is worth about $10 Billion a year.


What is mined in port hardy BC?

Port Hardy, BC is known for mining activities such as copper, gold, and other base metals. The area has potential for various mineral deposits due to its geology and mining history. Mining contributes to the local economy and provides employment opportunities in Port Hardy.


Where is the best location in Canada for mining?

That would depend on what your mining. Quebec is the province with the most metal mines (22) and Ontario has 16, while BC has 9.


How long have people been mining for diamonds?

Diamond mining has been documented since at least the 4th century BC in India. Modern diamond mining began in the late 19th century with the discovery of diamonds in South Africa, sparking the diamond rush.


Where can you find obsidian in minecraft pe?

In the full version of Minecraft, obsidain is usually found in the deep part of caves. Since there are no cave systems in minecraft pe, it's really hard to find it. You just have to keep on mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining and mining until you luckily find obsidian.


Is uranium found in BC?

If you think to British Columbia (please don't use abbreviations) the answer is yes; possible industrial mining in the future.


Where was the first stone mine?

Mining has been occurring for several thousand years. The Egyptians cut stones out of quarries about 3000 BC to build large honorific buildings.


Where did the word gob come from?

Gob is an Irish and British slang term meaning moutha gob (band) a punk band from Vancouver, BC, CanadaGob or boney piles, low-coal-content waste from coal mining operationsGob, a cylinder of molten glass used in glass productionGob (mining), a cavity behind a long-wall; see long-wall mining


What are some of the major resources in BC?

Forestry, fishing, agriculture and mining are the major primary resources of British Columbia. Other resources include tourism, education, tertiary services, etc.


What are types of minning?

The types of mining are shaft mining, strip mining, surface mining, and subsurface mining.