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Describe 3 different kinds of mines?
Coal mine: A type of mine where coal is extracted from underground or open-pit mines to be used as a source of energy. Gold mine: A type of mine where gold ore is extracted and processed to produce gold, often found in underground mines or as open-pit mines. Diamond mine: A type of mine where diamonds are extracted and processed from volcanic pipes or alluvial deposits, with some mines operating underground while others are open-pit mines.
What type of mining can i use with an horizontal layer of coal close to the surface?
You can use surface mining methods such as open-pit mining and strip mining for a horizontal layer of coal close to the surface. These methods involve removing overburden to access the coal seam, making them suitable for shallow coal deposits.
Is there a difference between a pit and a mine?
Yes, a pit is an open excavation in the ground, while a mine is an underground excavation where minerals, metals, or other valuable materials are extracted. Pits are generally shallower than mines and are often used for extracting materials like sand, gravel, or coal closer to the surface.
What minerals are mined in open pit mines?
There are several, the main ones are coal, chalk and stone for building purposes. Many countries have restrictions on open cast mining and there are regulation for repairing the land afterwards.
Where is coal found?
Under the ground but it is mined both underground and in open pits. China is the biggest coal producing county in the world but the USA has the largest coal deposits and reserves. Other major coal producing countries include Russia, India, Australia and South Africa.
What is a coal mine?
A coal mine is a place where coal is dug out of the earth. Some mines are completely underground and depend on tunnels to take miners to the coal. Other places, known as strip mines, are open pits in the ground where the coal is dug out.
The biggest open-cast mine in India is found at?
ranchi
What is the world's largest open mine?
The worlds largest open pit mine is the Kennecott copper mine in Utah. its is more than 2 3/4 miles across and more than 3/4 of a mile deep. The worlds largest mine? The Syncrude mine (the biggest mine in the world at 191 km2). Quite a bit larger than Kennecott.
What open cast mine is the biggest?
well there is one in south Africa
What was a coal mine?
A coal mine is a tunnel underground where coal is wheeled through the tunnel. Victorian children worked many hours in there with no fresh air and had to get down there by rope. Wow tough times! Coal can also be mined by the open cut, or open cast, method. There are also other methods of mining coal; the link below gives excellent information on the subject.
Describe 3 different kinds of mines?
Coal mine: A type of mine where coal is extracted from underground or open-pit mines to be used as a source of energy. Gold mine: A type of mine where gold ore is extracted and processed to produce gold, often found in underground mines or as open-pit mines. Diamond mine: A type of mine where diamonds are extracted and processed from volcanic pipes or alluvial deposits, with some mines operating underground while others are open-pit mines.
Open-cut coal mine examiner?
if you go to dme.qld.gov.au you will find the requirements for people wishing to gain the qualification.
What has the author W D Bullock written?
W. D. Bullock has written: 'Integrated open-pit coal mine design'
What type of mining can i use with an horizontal layer of coal close to the surface?
You can use surface mining methods such as open-pit mining and strip mining for a horizontal layer of coal close to the surface. These methods involve removing overburden to access the coal seam, making them suitable for shallow coal deposits.
What are some of the products made or produced in South Australia?
A product made in South Australia is coal. South Australia has a masive open pit mine!!
What type of mining is used to mine coal?
The type of mining used to mine coal is called surface mining or underground mining. Surface mining involves removing layers of soil, rock, and vegetation to access coal deposits near the surface. Underground mining involves creating tunnels to access coal deposits deep underground.
What is the biggest mine in B.C?
The biggest mine in British Columbia is the Highland Valley Copper mine, located near Logan Lake. It is one of the largest copper mines in Canada and produces significant quantities of copper and molybdenum. The mine operates a large open-pit operation and has been a major contributor to the region's economy since it began production in the late 1960s.
