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Mexico is the largest producer of silver in the world (5,400 tonnes for 2013).

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Does Mexico mine for gold and silver?

Yes. Mexico is the largest miner of silver, and 8th largest miner of gold in the world.


What is the mining like in Mexico?

Unlike other economic activities, mining in Mexico uses the latest in technology; many operations in Mexico are being financed by Canadian and Spanish corporations. Mexico is ranked in the top 5 producers of silver (13% of world production), bismuth (20% of the world's total), celestite (7% of world output) and fluorspar (18% of world output); sixth in molybdenum; among the top 10 in barite, bentonite, arsenic, diatomite, graphite, cadmium, gypsum, mine lead, manganese ore, salt, sulfur, and mine zinc; and in the top 15 in mine copper, cement, gold, and crude steel (second largest producer in Latin America).


What does the word mia mean in mexican?

mine as that is mine.


Does Mexico mine for diamonds?

Mexico is not known for its diamond mining.


Does Mexico mine for silver?

no, no it dosn't


Does Mexico still mine?

Yes: Mexico is ranked in the top 5 producers of silver (13% of world production), bismuth (20% of the world's total), celestite (7% of world output) and fluorspar (18% of world output); sixth in molybdenum; among the top 10 in barite, bentonite, arsenic, diatomite, graphite, cadmium, gypsum, mine lead, manganese ore, salt, sulfur, and mine zinc; and in the top 15 in mine copper, cement, gold, and crude steel (second largest producer in Latin America).


Where can one find the song 'The World is Mine'?

One can find the song "The World is Mine" on iTunes. On this site, one can purchase the music "The World is Mine" and music by any other artists of one's choice.


Mexico is the world's leading producer of this metal?

Mexico is a major producer and exporter of fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products, being among the top 10 producers of avocado, cacao, coffee, lemon, mango, orange, tomato, sugarcane, honey and banana. Mexico is also ranked in the top 5 producers of silver (13% of world production), bismuth (20% of the world's total), celestite (7% of world output) and fluorspar (18% of world output); sixth in molybdenum; among the top 10 in barite, bentonite, arsenic, diatomite, graphite, cadmium, gypsum, mine lead, manganese ore, salt, sulfur, and mine zinc; and in the top 15 in mine copper, cement, gold, and crude steel (second largest producer in Latin America).


Why does people live in Mexico?

Because Mexico is a big country with plenty of land and natural resources; even if it were a small, underpopulated and undeveloped country, many people would be stuck and nowhere to go. Mexico is widely believed to be an arid country, but this is not the case. It has a vast territory, where almost 12% is used for agriculture. This means 232,761 square kilometers (89,869 sq mi), which are almost the size of the whole United Kingdom, are used to grow food and cash crops. The mining sector was dominated by hydrocarbons, with some of the world's largest deposits of petroleum (17th) and natural gas (18th). Mexico is also ranked in the top 5 producers of silver (13% of world production), bismuth (20% of the world's total), celestite (7% of world output) and fluorspar (18% of world output); sixth in molybdenum; among the top 10 in barite, bentonite, arsenic, diatomite, graphite, cadmium, gypsum, mine lead, manganese ore, salt, sulfur, and mine zinc; and in the top 15 in mine copper, cement, gold, and crude steel (second largest producer in Latin America).


Where is molybdenum mined in the U.S.?

The three major molybdenum mines in the United States were the Henderson Mine located in Colorado, the Thompson Creek Mine located in Idaho, and the Questa Mine located in New Mexico


What is mined in the state of New Mexico?

The mining sector was dominated by hydrocarbons, with some of the world's largest deposits of petroleum (17th) and natural gas (18th). Mexico is also ranked in the top 5 producers of silver (13% of world production), bismuth (20% of the world's total), celestite (7% of world output) and fluorspar (18% of world output); sixth in molybdenum; among the top 10 in barite, bentonite, arsenic, diatomite, graphite, cadmium, gypsum, mine lead, manganese ore, salt, sulfur, and mine zinc; and in the top 15 in mine copper, cement, gold, and crude steel (second largest producer in Latin America). See related links and questions.


What country has the largest copper mines?

Chile is the country with the largest copper mines in the world, with the Escondida mine being the largest individual copper mine. Chile is a major global producer of copper, accounting for a significant portion of the world's supply.