underground
underground
Most deserts are rich in mineral resources.
Most deserts are rich in mineral resources.
All minerals come from the Earth and are separated into two categories, metalic and non-metallic. Minerals are mined from the Earth and processed by humans into usable forms.
Mineral resources are considered non-renewable because their production by earth forces on a geologic timescale cannot keep up with their consumption by humans on a human timescale.
coal
The area that has the most mineral resources in the world is Australia. The continent has the largest reserve for uranium, silver, lead and so many more.
Nigeria
oil
Australia's mineral resources include:coaliron orebauxitecoppernickel
Gabon is known for its mineral industry. Some of the mineral resources found in Gabon are manganese, gold, and iron ore. Manganese is the most prevalent of all these minerals in Gabon.
mineral resources and their location