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An open-cut mine is more cost affective because you don't need as much equipment and explosives that a mine under ground.
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Why are copper mines operated on a large scale?
Usually the copper deposits are large, or located far beneath the topsoil. Thus, the most cost effective way to mine copper generally is in a large open pit mine.
When might you use an open pit mine?
You might use an open pit mine when the mineral deposit is close to the surface and covers a large area, making it cost-effective to extract using large equipment. Open pit mining is often used for coal, iron ore, and copper mining operations due to the scalability and efficiency of the method.
Is gold expensive to mine?
mining does not cost money, so no, it does not. But, it can be sold at a high price to the grand exchange The cost of mining gold varies from mine to mine. For example, if the cost to mine it per ounce is $600 per ounce, it is profitable to mine when it trades much above that, but not profitable if it trades at that or at a lower price. At the price increases,it becomes profitable to open or re-open mines that that have a high mining cost-per-ounce.
How do you get the trunk latch open on a 2000 ford focus?
Did you ever get an answer for this? I had a neighbor open mine up with some wiring and manuevering. I just need it repaired now. What was the repair cost? Did you ever get an answer for this? I had a neighbor open mine up with some wiring and manuevering. I just need it repaired now. What was the repair cost?
If you heat with electric heat does it cost you more to leave the refrigerator door open during the summer since any lost energy goes into heat anyway?
it'll cost you more to keep your fridge open, since it is going into overtime to keep the interior cold. Also, the heat you get is going into the wall and may not be effective to heating the home like the cold air is effective at cooling the house. So you may pay extra. (It's more economical to leave it closed
Why are open pit mines used more?
Open pit mines are often more cost-effective and easier to operate compared to underground mines. They require less infrastructure and can extract minerals from a large area at once. Additionally, open pit mining is suitable for extracting shallow deposits near the surface.
What is the world's largest open mine?
The world's largest open-pit mine is the Bingham Canyon Mine in Utah, USA. It is also commonly known as the Kennecott Copper Mine. It is more than 0.75 miles deep and 2.5 miles wide, making it one of the largest man-made excavations in the world.
What is the open mine in Helena Montana?
the Drumlummon Mine was open for a while, but it closed again.
How much cost will take to open a Private FM station in Agartala?
If you have to ask, then it's more than you probably have in capital. If it's anything like the UK, you will have to contact the authority in charge of allocating radio bands. Have you thought about Internet Radio? Much more cost effective, and just as big an audience if you can attract them
When was Hambach open pit mine created?
Hambach open pit mine was created in 1978.
What are the similarities between quarrying and mining?
Technically a quarry IS a mine. Usually open to the air, it is a mine where slate or building stone is excavated.
When is the mine open in harvest moon 64?
the mine is open in winter, the 8th to the 30th :D ENJOY!!
