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Chalcopyrite is famously minded at Olympic Dam, one of the largest mines in the world.
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What is the most common ore of copper?
The most often mined ore of copper is the mineral chalcopyrite.
How is iron ore mined?
In Australia it is mined from open cut mines by huge earthmoving machines
What ore is copper?
Copper ore is called CHALCOPYRITE.
Which mineral is mined at Mount Newman in WA?
Iron ore is mined at Mt Newman, Western Australia. It is an open cast iron ore mine.
Is Iron mined in Australia?
Yes. Iron ore is one of Australia's top mining exports.
How does Australia get its iron?
Iron ore is mined in Australia. Some of the largest iron ore deposits in the world are mind in Western Austalia, in the Pilbara region.
What is the most common copper ore?
Chalcopyrite
How is iron mined?
Iron ore is mined in many places around the world. South America, Australia, and Asia have some of the largest iron ore mines.
How did the chalcopyrite get the nickname peacock ore?
Bornite, also known as chalcopyrite or peacock ore, is a sulfide mineral. It got this name from its blue and purple colors when it tarnishes.
If it was mined would it be an ore or a native element?
Ore is mined
Whats chalcopyrite important uses?
Chalcopyrite is used of ore of copper for pipes, electrical circuits, coins, ammunition, brass, and bronze.
What are three towns in Australia where iron ore was mined?
Iron ore is not generally mined within towns, as most mines are located some distance from settled areas. The town of Mount Tom Price in Western Australia is known for its iron ore mined within 5km of the town. Some other regions where iron ore is mined in Australia include:Mount Newman in Westwrn Australia, which is within 20km of the town of NewmanYarrie mine in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia, where the nearest town is Marble Bar, about 90 km awayIron Duke and Iron Duchess mines in South Australia, about 49 km from the city of WhyallaKoolyanobbing, which is near the Western Australia town of Southern Cross
