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Copper was known from perhaps 9000 BC. The earliest finds are from the Middle East, and other old discoveries are known from Asia.
Copper is sometimes found in its native (metallic) form, but more commonly as a sulphide, oxide, or carbonate. Copper ores are often attractively coloured, and it only a small step from there to recall the green flames when copper ores are put into a fire.
Cyprus was a well known source in Roman times, and it is from copper that the island got its name.
An important discovery, was that the addition of about 10% of tin gave the alloy bronze, which can be tempered to make useful tools and weapons.
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How the copper is mined?
copper is mined usually from the rock and if you don't want it that way people don't really mine it they find it they only mine copper ore not copper.
Where is copper mined in Australia?
Yes it is
What element present in copper?
The answer is simply copper or Cu on the periodic table. Copper is a metal that is mined from the earth.
What element used to be mined in the peninsula of Michigan?
copper
What is the most common ore of copper?
The most often mined ore of copper is the mineral chalcopyrite.
When was copper first mined?
Copper was mined a long time ago over 1000 years ago
Why was copper first mined?
because it was a question would copper smelt with tin
Where was the first copper mined in Australia?
The Great Australia Mine
What element was mined in the upper peninsula of michigan?
copper
What is a copper made out of?
Copper is mined as copper it is not an alloy
Is copper mined in California?
yes, copper is mined in California and george ling disocverd it in the year 1739
Half of the copper mined in the US is mined in this state?
Arizona
What is mined in British Columbia?
Gold,Zinc,and Copper are all mined in British Columbia. Gold,Zinc,and Copper are all mined in British Columbia.
How the copper is mined?
copper is mined usually from the rock and if you don't want it that way people don't really mine it they find it they only mine copper ore not copper.
How is mineral such as gold or copper is mined?
Solid Minerals such as Gold and Copper are mostly mined using the Open Cast Method.
Where is copper mined South Africa?
There is copper mined throughout much of Africa. In South Africa, the major areas for copper mining are Palabora and Northern Cape.
What country is copper mined in?
Zambia
