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To obtain materials that are needed for modern life. The computer you are using to read this contains 34 different materials that were obtained from mining. Remember- if it was not grown from a plant, someone mined it.
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What other considerations other than economic might prohibit or limit the mining of certain minerals as minerals are nonrenewable resources?
There really isn't much of a reason, as whether we mine the minerals now or later, we would end up with the same amount. Because of this, companies see no problem with trying to be the first to mine as much of as they can. The only reason they might limit this is because it is horrible for the environment to mine and use minerals like coal. Companies generally don't mind this much though.
Should mining companies be forced to pay the cost of reclaiming a mine site?
Yes And In Australia they are, It is interesting to note that generally however these same mining companies do nothing to preserve the ecology unless they are forced to by law.
Why is open mining cheaper than deep mining?
it is cheaper because for deep mining ,the more deeper the minerals lies, the more difficult it is to discover and the more expensive to mine
What are the latest top 10 companies in the Philippines?
10 companies? haven't been home long enough to know what on earth's goin on back in Philippines so can't give you any more than this annoying answer of mine!
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 other considerations other than economic might prohibit or limit the mining of certain minerals as minerals are nonrenewable resources?
There really isn't much of a reason, as whether we mine the minerals now or later, we would end up with the same amount. Because of this, companies see no problem with trying to be the first to mine as much of as they can. The only reason they might limit this is because it is horrible for the environment to mine and use minerals like coal. Companies generally don't mind this much though.
What minerals does the UK mine?
they mine lots of coal
How do you get minerals out of the ground?
You mine them.
Do you mine copper?
yes you mine all kinds of rocks and minerals
Would be considered a rock?
A rock consists of lots of minerals, which are made up of elements such as gold and silver. A rock can contain valuable minerals such as diamonds. Diamonds are the most expensive minerals. You can mine rocks and minerals at a mine
What are Hawaii manufactured?
Hawaii has manufactured goods such as steel and other minerals these are made from the large amounts of the mine stuff they have there in Hawaii They usually have the best manufacturing companies ever in the United States
How could you reduce the need to mine minerals?
Recycling, extracting minerals from the seabed and from sea water.
Which layer of the earth are minerals that we mine found in?
IN the crust
What s a person that looks for gold in a mine?
A prospector is someone that searches for minerals or metals to mine.
How do you spell mining?
The correct spelling is "mining" (process or industry of gathering minerals from a mine).
What is a vein mine?
A mine that follows the vein of certain minerals, instead of digging a straight tunnel.
Is mine a verb or noun?
The word mine is a:Noun: an excavation to extract minerals from the earth.The mine is the largest employer in the county.Verb: to obtain minerals from an excavation; to delve into and make use of.We'll mine the archives for the information we need.Pronoun: takes the place of a noun for something that belongs to me.The blue car is mine.
