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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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Is iron ore dangerous to people?

yes it can get into your lungs and cause lung cancer

What do you get from mining?

Everything that was not grown comes from mining. Coal, uranium, and oil for the powerplant that is powering your computer at this moment. About 32 different elements in your computer came from mining. The nails that hold your house together, the wiring in the walls, and the hinges on the door came from mining. Remember that the period before mining was called the Stone Age.

What was the Ashley mines commission?

The Ashley Mines Commission was an parliamentary commission that interviewed mine employers and workers from 1841-1842, focusing on physical conditions and sexual behavior of the workers. The inquiries resulted in the Mines Act of 1842, which sought to reduce immoral behavior and sexual bullying by prohibiting underground work for all women (and for boys younger than ten).

Where are the major iron ore deposits found in Europe?

They are found in Northeastern France, Western Germany, Northern Sweden, and the Balkan Peninsula.

What is the difference between support and confidence data mining?

supoort meand the uninon of probhabilty of A union B

and confidance is the probhability of B divide by A

What type of barrier to entry was used by De Beers throughout much of its history to maintain its monopoly position?

De Beers has used many methods to remain at the top. These include, flooding the market, stockpiling diamonds and convincing producers to join its monopoly. For more detailed information, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Beers#Diamond_monopoly.

What is the work of spiral in iron ore beneficiation plant?

Spiral Concentrators are used in Iron ore beneficiation plants for Gravity Separation. It separates the higher density Iron Ore from Silica based on density difference as concentrate, middling & tailing.

Is Alaska still mining gold?

yes you'll see it if you watch GOLD RUSh

Did the Soudan mine close?

It closed in 1962 and was donated for educational purposes in 1965.

Why are old mines sometimes reopened What factors may have influenced the reopening of old mines?

mines close when the ore is not producing enough minerals to pay for the expenses of the mine and not making a profit. They reopen if the price of the mineral in the ore goes up enough so that the mine makes a profit. Example: a mine produces $100 of gold per ton back in 1900. But extracting it costs $500 so the mine closes. Now with gold prices today it would be $1900 of gold per ton and an extracting cost of $700. So it reopens.

How is gold mined in Saskatchewan?

It depends on yeah...for example if I have 10 ice cubes and 11 apples how many pancakes can fit on a roof? Purple. Because aliens don't wear hats.

How can the effects of mining be minimized?

In several ways. The type of mining may be changed to a form that has a lesser impact on surroundings, and mined land can be reclaimed, restored, or placed into other uses.

What reclamation is done to repair damages caused by strip mining?

The land is contoured to prevent erosion. Topsoil is replaced, and seeded/planted to grow new vegetation. Provision is made for drainage of rainwater. Current mines are required to reclaim mined land, and funds are provided to reclaim older mines.

Why did large mining companies replace individual miners?

so that they could make more money and trade off more things in return forneven vetter things

Do people die quicker that work for the coal mines?

While the safety and health of coal miners has improved greatly, it is still dangerous work, and people may be hurt or killed. While there is some degree of hazard to ANY job, mining still ranks among the most dangerous.

What is emulsion slurry explosive?

It is a jelly type explosive that can be pumped into holes in rock for blasting. It is an emulsion (where two things that don't usually mix are mixed- like oil and water) It consists of an oxidizer and a fuel, mixed into a water base. It is a safe and economical explosive for mining and mass excavations in construction. May also be called a "water gel".

What does uncut diamond look like?

A lot like a slightly greasy piece of glass, really.

If you're asking about the crystal form, it's often octahedral.

Is iron ore used in road construction?

Yes they are. Sir Martin Frobisher discovered iron ore which he thought was gold. This was later used to build many roads