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Mining

Mining for coal is something that is widely known, but did you know that diamonds, uranium, copper, and other non-renewable natural resources are also mined? There are two types of mining; surface and subsurface. Questions about the methods and types of mining, what ores are mined, and related questions should be asked in this category.

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What is the worlds leading copper producer?

Oil is equally produced throughout the world no matter what country you live in. the only reason why America had high gas prices was because we had a dificult time attempting to get gasoline from Alaska. There is this black gold throughout the

planet and yet there are only 4 states that do not have working oil wells (I do not remember what states but yet I'm positive that there are)

What do the letters BHP stand for?

Broken Hill Proprietary Limited, also in automotive terms, Brake Horse Power.

What does a miners job involve?

Miners are men who go into underground tunnels and remove various ores. Miners lives in the 19 th and early 20th century were not pleasant especially if they were coal miners. Conditions, safety and pay were abominable. American coal companies in particular were very bad employers, in many cases forcing miners to buy all their supplie at company stores ( Listen to the song "16 tons" ) After WW2 conditions became better, particularly in copper and gold mines in Africa and gypsum mines everywhere. Safety became a big concern and pay was far better . My dad was a hard rock miner for 20 years.

How is Amethyst mined?

Amethysts are typically mined in drift mines. In this form of mining a mine shaft is dug down to the gemstone bearing rock (in the case of amethysts, they are usually found embedded in granite) and then gemstones are then dug out of the mountain by hand.

Large amethyst deposits have been found in Brazil and Uraguay and these are the major source for most amethysts on the market today.

Why was quarry bank mill so successful?

because Samuel gregg believed that if you were kind and reasonable with your workers then they were better workers. "happy workers are better workers". he provided a higher standard of working and living conditions at quarry bank mill.

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Why do people recycle aluminum instead of mining for more?

Aluminum is the only material that's endlessly recyclable, and It takes energy to make aluminum from scratch. In fact, it takes 95% more energy to make aluminum from bauxite ore than to recycle old aluminum into new. The energy you save by recycling a single aluminum can will run a TV for three hours.

What is a mining bust?

The mining industry is typically very "boom or bust". Bust would either mean that the mine has closed due to the ore being completely mined or metal prices have fallen to the point its no longer cost-effective to continue. Many mining communities are remote, 1 industry towns. When the mining ceases, most people leave the community for new jobs elsewhere, hence the "bust"

What did victorian miners use as tools in lead mines?

The Victorian miners used picks and axes as tools in lead mines. These workers also used head lights to see.

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.

Where is the largest silver mine?

Peru and Mexico have been mining silver since 1546.

Has productivity increased in the British coal industry since 1920?

Productivity has undoubtedly increased since the 1920s, through better machinery etc., but quantity of production has dropped drastically in the last few decades because most British coal mines have been closed.

How do mineral resources help improve people's lives?

we can help other people using our mineral resources. like a car. car is made up of metal so people will improve this. like necklace or other accecories that we wear. the necklace or bracelet is made up of sea shell. so people we sell it.

What was Margaret Thatchers involvement in the 1984 miners strike?

because she thought it was wrong of what were happening to the miners! so she led the strike.

Mining in the alps?

  • Salt, Iron ore, silver and copper were all mined in the Alps in the past, although the Alps are not as mineral rich as many other fold mountain ranges such as the Andes
  • Mining has declined dramatically in recent years due to cheaper foreign imports

How does data mining work?

Data mining is effectively storing and analysing old pieces of data and predicting what's going to happened in future based on trends and patterns in that data.

Describe life in a boomtown and explain why they were created?

Miners are motivated by money so they don't spend much time building cabins etc. A boomtown would spring up when the miners found enough value to support stores, bars, assayers, mills etc. You don't get law until you become a real town, so life was hard, fast and cheap.