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Because that is where most of them are. There are also small mountains above the surface that can be surface mined.

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Q: Why are ores mined beneath the Earth's surface?
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How are ores beneath earths surface removed?

ore deep beneath earth's surface is mined by drilling holes in the earth's crust so that mines can be built for excavation in which the ore is generally mined near but not to close to the base of a dormant volcano as not to activate the volcano.


How ores are mined that is exposed on the surface?

Ores near the surface will be quarried or opencast mined.


How are ores mined when exposed on the surface?

Ores near the surface will be quarried or opencast mined.


How are ores deep beneath earths surface removed?

Through Mine Shafts, and Conveyor Belts that go far under.


How are ores near the earths surface removed?

Ores that are near the Earth's surface can be obtained by scraping away the soil, blasting the ore into small pieces, and removing it with heavy equipment and taking it to smelting plants. Ores that are located deep in the Earth must be mined from tunnels in deep rock.


Where are metal ores located?

With in the mountainous body and beneath the earth surface.


What is a metallic mineral that can be mined at a profit?

either pegmatites, quarries, surface minerals, or ores.


Does metal come from ores?

From various minerals and ores which are mined. Which metal depends on which mineral is mined.


What are the most common ores mined in Australia?

Uranium and zirconium ores


What mineral is mined for profit?

Ores.(:


How are ores deep beneath surface removed?

Through Mine Shafts, and Conveyor Belts that go far under.


Why are minerals mined only in those regions where they occur in the form of ores?

Minerals are mined only in region where they form in ores as the cost of extraction is very high.