Andesite is the eruptive version of plutonic diorite. The name comes from the Andes, where it is the common volcanic ejecta.
Yes, uranium is mined in Australia it is mined in South Australia
Haematite is mined in Western australia, Hamersley province.
Fine grade dolomite is mined at Ardrossan, South Australia.
Opals are mined in Australia.
south Australia
Diamonds mined in Australia follow the same type of distribution channel as diamonds mined in any country. Mined diamonds are graded, brokered, then bought and sold based on the diamond's quality.
The Great Australia Mine
Yes.
Opal is mined at Coober Pedy in South Australia.
Minerals and gemstones mined in Australia include: Bauxite Coal Diamonds Salt Uranium Opals Sapphires
In Australia it is mined from open cut mines by huge earthmoving machines
Zinc was first mined in Australia at Broken Hill in 1883. Either Broken Hill, or Mt Isa, one or the other...