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The town of Broken Hill in far west NSW, Australia, is home to the richest deposits of silver, lead and zinc in the world.
Because of its rich mining history, Australia's Broken Hill Proprietary Company (joined with Billiton to become BHP-Billiton) now has extensive mines in many countries.
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How did copper get its name?
From the Latin word cyprium, after the island of Cyprus, by the ancient Romans, because so much of it was mined there.'Copper' is a corruption from the Latin 'aes Cyprium', "the metal of Cyprus", Cyprus having been an important source of copper for the Romans.
What is the mineral argentite used for?
Argentite is primarily used as an ore of silver. It is a valuable source of silver, often mined and processed to extract the precious metal. Silver has various industrial applications, including in electronics, jewelry, and photography.
What is another name for a low rolling hill?
A low rolling hill can also be called a knoll or a mound.
Original name for copper?
The original name for copper is likely derived from the Latin word "Cuprum," which comes from the island of Cyprus where copper was mined in ancient times.
What is the name of the ionic compound Cr2S3?
Cr2S3 can be broken down. You know that when combined, the charges will flip and go to subscript. That means that it broken down, it is Cr^3 x S^2. Cr^3 is the transition metal, Chromium III. The S stand for Sulfur. So the answer is Chromium (III) Sulfide
What is aboriginal meaning of broken hill?
yeh broken hill was founded by English settlers and the name was given due to a hill that appeared broken. The hill isn't there anymore due to it being mined away. but yeh it doesn;t have a aboriginal meaning having been established by English people.
Town located west of the Darling River in New South Wales?
There are a lot of towns west of the Darling River in NSW. Three of them are Tilpa, Wilcannia and Broken Hill.
Name the metal contained in broken fluorescent bulb's tube lights and dead batteries?
mercury
What is the name for a mineral mined for its valuable uses?
Minerals mined for their economic value are called ores.
What is name of shanga hill name?
bunker hill
What is a boneshaker?
The original boneshaker was a bicycle with metal rim wheels. Today a boneshaker is the name applied to a car with hard or broken suspension.
What is the name of a hill?
One example of a hill's name is "Mount Everest."
What is the birth name of Dutch Hill?
Dutch Hill's birth name is Ronald Hill.
What is the birth name of Naja Hill?
Naja Hill's birth name is Angela Hill.
What is the birth name of Nell Hill?
Nell Hill's birth name is Nell Hill.
What is the name of raw earth from which metal is extracted?
The raw earth from which metal is extracted is called an ore. Ores contain valuable minerals and metals that can be mined and processed to obtain the desired metal. Common examples include bauxite for aluminum, hematite for iron, and chalcopyrite for copper. The extraction process typically involves crushing, milling, and chemical treatment to separate the metal from the ore.
What is the Scottish name for hill?
The Scottish name for hill is "brae."
