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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 benefits of open mining?

lower risks for the miners and lower cost for extracting the ore

What union represents iron ore workers?

In 1996 most iron ore mine workers were union members of the United Steelworkers of America.

Is the mantle is composed mainly of metallic iron with small amounts of magnesium silicate minerals?

No, the mantle is composed primarily of solid silicate minerals rich in magnesium and iron, with smaller amounts of other elements like aluminum, calcium, and sodium. The metallic component is mainly found in the Earth's core, while the mantle is predominantly rocky in composition.

Can copper mined straight from the ground be more valuable before its refined?

Copper can be found to contain more valuable metal within it, thus making it a bit more valuable.

How did the industrial technology change mines in Nevada?

Industrial technology brought a paradigm shift on the mining in Nevada. It increased the amount of gold produced since gold was first discovered in 1859, attracting more prospectus and money to the state.

Why is sandstone used for paving slabs?

Sandstone is used for paving slabs because it is cheap and easy to replace. It is also very popular because it is really easy to cut

What is pyrite weathered by?

Pyrite is weathered by both exposure to sunlight and to rain or temperature variations. The mineral is relatively easily weathered.

What is the difference between searching and mining?

Mining is work to remove material to recover a mineral or substance. It's the large-scale blasting, digging, loading, transporting and processing of earth, rock or other material. Searching or prospecting seeks only to locate, map and assess the distribution and concentration of a mineral or substance to gauge the cost-effectiveness of actually engaging in mining.

Can you mine bronze or do you have to mine the separate components?

Bronze is an alloy of (usually) copper and tin. We mine the metal ores separately and then combine them to make bronze.

Name of US states and 4 major countries where hematite could be found?

The four major countries that hematite can be found are Italy, Brazil, England and Australia. In the United States, Michigan and Minnesota are the two major states that hematite is located. Other states include New York, Wyoming, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Colorado, New Jersey and Missouri.

Why would a meteorologist use meteorites and lunar rocks to find out the age of the earth?

Scientists have this theory on how the moon was formed:

They believe that when the Earth was still a bubbly hot lava thing, something the size of Mars struck Earth, and bits and specks of particles flew everywhere. Gravity pulls it together, and it makes the Moon. Scientists think of this as the best logical theory as to how the Moon was formed, and that the Earth could be just a bit older than the Moon.

What is the difference in appearance between massive pyrite and granular pyrite?

One is able to observe the grains in granular pyrite but unable to observe any grains even under hand lens for massive pyrite due to fine grains.

What were prices of mining supplies during the 1849 gold rush?

As much as the sellers could charge. Not only mining supplies, but ALL supplies used by the miners. A shovel or pick might sell for $100 (normal price at that time might have been $1.00) and eggs sold for $1.00 each (instead of 12 for a nickel).

Some made money mining gold- some made money selling shovels.

What city was the center of gold mining in the US before the discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in 1948 triggered the California gold rush?

Concord, North Carolina, was the site of the Reed Farm in Cabarrus County. Farmer John Reed (aka Johannes Reith, 1752-1845) operated a gold mining operation after his son found a large chunk of gold ore in 1799.

A salt-mining village deep in the sahara desert?

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Where is the main ore of titanium collected from?

Titanium ores (rutile or ilmenite) are mined in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Ukraine, Mozambique, China, India, Norway, South Africa, etc.

When did copper mining begin in the U.S.?

In the United States, significant copper mining began in 1845, when the Pittsburgh and Boston Company started a mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Why is there mining and farming in the western cordillera?

Mining and farming in the Western Cordillera occur due to the region's rich mineral deposits and fertile soils. The mountains contain valuable resources such as gold, copper, and silver, attracting mining activities. The valleys and plateaus offer suitable conditions for agriculture, allowing crops such as fruits, vegetables, and grains to be grown.

How did women make money in mining communities?

They sold supplies that were needed by the miners. Supplies like food, shelter, buckets, and other mning tools

What is nano steel?

Nano steel is an Advanced High Strength Steel, with strength levels > 900 mPa with good ductility. The source of strength is grain size on the order of 1000 times finer (nano meter size) than conventional steel.

What are the stats for farming and mining in the Amazon?

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u see farmis is killing the amazon and that's about it :)

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