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because there is only small amount of copper per kilogram of ore. therefore, mines must be big in order to extract more copper. :) hope this helps you!!
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Which state mines copper and molybdenum and bauxite?
arizona
How do you mine copper?
The larger copper mines are open pit mines. Copper ore is blasted with explosives, and loaded onto transport vehicles by heavy equipment. The ore is taken to a processing plant where it is crushed, the copper is removed chemically, and smelted into ingots of metal.
Where is copper commonly found?
copper is commonly found in mines, usually under an oil refinery or in a cave.
Copper sulphate plus sodium hydroxide?
a big lump of mess i dont think so copper sulphate +sodium hydroxide = Na2So4 +Cu(OH)2 WHICH IS SODIUM SULPHATE AND COPPER HYDROXIDE
Where is malachite found?
Malachite is usually found among copper deposits. In the United States, copper is mined in several states. Michigan, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico all have copper mines.
How big is copper?
copper comes in about in any size, and can be found in ancient mines
Why are copper mines operated on such a large scale today?
because they are big for buissness and money
When was Copper Mines of Tasmania created?
Copper Mines of Tasmania was created in 1999.
When was Corocoro United Copper Mines created?
Corocoro United Copper Mines was created in 1909.
What is the importance of copper mines in Mexico?
Copper mines in Mexico are not as paramount as mines of other minerals like silver or gold. Nonetheless, Mexico is the 18th largest producer of copper in the world, with several mines throughout its territory.
What was old stock symbol for copper-lode mines ltd?
what is stock symbol for copper-lode mines ltd
What are chile's major industries?
copper fishing fruit and othe mineral mines copper fishing fruit and othe mineral mines
What is Khetri in Rajasthan famous for?
Copper mines
How many copper mines are there in the world?
1222
What is khetri is rajasthan famous for?
Copper mines
Where do you get copper?
Either from the copper mines Or the Brazilian copper tree plant which are on the decline because of acidic rain
What has the author Timothy J LeCain written?
Timothy J. LeCain has written: 'Mass destruction' -- subject(s): Copper industry and trade, Copper mines and mining, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Copper mines and mining, Health aspects, Health aspects of Copper mines and mining, History, Mining engineering
