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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.


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 is a vein mine?

A mine that follows the vein of certain minerals, instead of digging a straight tunnel.


How do you spell mining?

The correct spelling is "mining" (process or industry of gathering minerals from a mine).


What s a person that looks for gold in a mine?

A prospector is someone that searches for minerals or metals to mine.


What is the major ore minerals mined at Broken Hill mine?

The major ore minerals mined at Broken Hill mine are galena (lead sulfide) and sphalerite (zinc sulfide). These minerals are rich in lead and zinc, making them valuable resources for production. Additionally, the ore at Broken Hill mine may also contain silver and other minerals as byproducts.