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What year did year mining start in Australia?

Mining prior to the arrival of the Europeans cannot be defined by a date. For thousands of years, the Aborigines had already been mining ochre (used in art and for ceremonial purposes) and stone. They established quarries and transportation routes for trading between tribes. In regards to European settlement, mining started following the discovery of coal in the Newcastle area. Originally discovered by excaped convict William Bryant in 1791, it was not reported until an English officer found a coal seam, in 1797, whilst searching for escaped convicts. Coal was mined and exported, beginning in 1799. The first coal mining settlement was established at Newcastle in 1801.


What is one of Poland's most important industries?

one of Poland's most important industries is coal mining.


Why did coal mining expand in the late 1700s in England?

because they had the equipment to do it


What are polands major industries?

The major industries in Poland are coal mining, iron and steel production and machine building. Poland has textile/glass production and food processing industries also.


Why was coal mining important to industrial era?

Coal mining was crucial to the industrial era as it provided the primary energy source for steam engines, which powered factories, trains, and ships. The availability of coal fueled rapid industrialization, enabling mass production and transportation of goods. Additionally, coal mining created numerous jobs and contributed to the growth of urban centers, significantly transforming economies and societies during that period. Its role in energy production laid the foundation for modern industrial practices and economic expansion.

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What types of mining were first used?

coal mining, gold mining


What states does coal mining take place in?

Wyoming, Utah,Montana and Colorado have large mining operations. Eastern coal mining includes Pennsylvania, WV, KY, VA- and other states as well.


Why is coal a natural resource in Pennsylvania?

because they have the Bigest coal mining place .


When were the first coal mines in the U.S.?

Although coal mining was taking place in North America as early as 1701 in Virginia, it was not until 1745 that coal was mined in the colonies on a commercial scale.


When did coal mining start in US?

Around 1730 in Virginia. See the related link below on history of coal mining. As well, consider American Indian use of coal long before settlements in the Americas. 1730 is an excellent answer regarding industrial U.S. coal mining.


Is coal a mining product?

yes! coal is a mining product.


When did the first coal mining injury happen?

When the first miner's pickaxe slipped.


Where is the best place to find coal in Minecraft?

Coal is very common. Caves are a good source of coal, but if you are mining, coal is most common at y=48.


When was coal first discovered in Meeker Colorado?

Coal mining in Colorado dates back to 1859, when a pair of men began mining a coal deposit between the gold rush settlements of Denver and Boulder.


When was Kentucky Coal Mining Museum created?

Kentucky Coal Mining Museum was created in 1923.


Where to mine coal on RuneScape?

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What was the first coal mine in America?

In Midlothian Virginia, just West of Richmond. Coal mining began there in about 1709.