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∙ 9y agoThe country that produces the most iron ore is the People's Republic of China Australia is the second country to produce the most iron ore.
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∙ 7y agoMiners extract iron ore from the ground.
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How is iron ore mined what type of mines open cut?
The mining method used to mine iron ore depends on the placement of the ore body and surrounding environment. - Addition below I would say the majority (over 95%) or iron ore mines are open cut. /BL
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
When did iron ore mines in the U.S. close down?
In the 1950s hundreds of U.S. mines closed because of greater imports, the rising costs of underground mining in America, and depleted ores of higher grades
What happens to the element in iron ore when the ore is mixed with carbon and heated?
Iron ores most often contain iron combined with oxygen. The carbon comes from a material called coke, which is made from coal. When heated, the carbon reacts with oxygen in the ore, leaving the purified iron metal behind.
Is iron ore a mixture or a compound?
Iron ore is a mixture.
Does Jamaica have iron ore mines?
no
What is the pilbara district most commonly known for?
The Pilbara is known for its iron ore mines
What mineral is mines for its iron content?
Hematite is a mineral that is mined for its iron content. It is the most important ore of iron and is a common iron oxide mineral.
Where on earth is iron mined?
Iron ore can be found almost anywhere deep underground. The top countries mining iron ore are China followed by Australia, Brazil, India and Russia. If you google "china iron ore map" in images you'll find the most active iron ore mines in the world.
How is iron ore mined what type of mines open cut?
The mining method used to mine iron ore depends on the placement of the ore body and surrounding environment. - Addition below I would say the majority (over 95%) or iron ore mines are open cut. /BL
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 do you idenitfy the iron ore in mines?
there are only 1400 of these because they only call
Can you describe Anton Antillas's working conditions in the iron ore mines?
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Why is the Mesabi Range in a good location for shipping iron ore?
the Mesabi Iron Range was very rich in high iron content iron ore. Most of the extremely high quality iron ore has already been mined, but there still is a lot of fair quality iron in the mines there. That and the proximity of the range to Lake Superior which allows for transportation of the iron ore over the great lakes to several locations along the lakes or to the Atlantic Ocean and then to various part of the world make the Iron Range area for shipping iron ore.
Where is kudremukh mine?
The mine is located in India (Karnataka, India). It is an iron mine.The Kudremukh Iron Ore Mines are now defunct, the Iron ore processing plant is shut down and only skeletal services remain.Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited was set up in the year 1976. The company is completely owned by the Government of India.The main aim of this iron ore company was to develop the mines and the facilities within the plant so as to bring the production level of the iron ore to 7.5 million tonnes.
How concentrated is the iron ore industry now?
In 1998, 5 companies operating 9 mines produced 99.5 percent of the ore.
Which ore contains iron?
Perhaps the most common iron ore is taconite.
