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Q: Why did large mining companies replace individual prospectors?
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What resources did mining companies have that individual prospectors did not?

Mining companies had access to capital for equipment, labor, and infrastructure, as well as the ability to secure exclusive land rights and government permits. They also had the advantage of organizational structure, expertise, and experience in conducting large-scale mining operations.


How did companies mine for gold in contrast to the method used by individual prospectors?

Individual prospectors typically dig small mines or pan for gold, or use small scale sluice boxes. Companies might do that as well, but they also engage in larger operations like strip mining.


What are three techniques for mining gold in the West?

one way that i know of is placer mining, which is a method used by individual prospectors


What resource did mining companies have that individual prospector did not?

It had hydraulic mining and hard-rock mining


What kind of mining would early prospectors use to extract shallow deposits of ore?

Placer Mining.


Why did large mining companies replace individual miners?

so that they could make more money and trade off more things in return forneven vetter things


Early prospectors would extract shallow deposits of ore by?

Placer mining


How do Filipino mining companies differ from Thai mining companies?

Thai mining companies have Thais running/working it and Filipino minining companies have, you guessed it, Filipino's in it.


What equipment do prospecters use?

Miners or prospectors will need a mining pick. You can get one from any Trade Goods vendor or mining supply vendor. You can also use the pick as a weapon if you are attacked while mining!


Mining companies must restore the land that they use especially in openpit mining Mining companies may also have to clean up the water and replace the solid that is being moved?

Yes. This is correct, but next time you might want to check your k12 earth science book for help. =)


Top 10 mining company in the Philippines?

There are more than 10 mining companies located in the Philippines. A few of the mining companies are Bulawan, Chamber of Mines, and Bandoro Mining Inc.


What type of mining companies are there in Colorado?

there is only two types of mining companies in Colorado. Gas mining and electricity minings.