Thar's gold In Them Hills Flashcards
0
Q
How do you find ore bodies
A
First fly in plane with instruments
Drill for samples
1
Q
What are the main metals mined in Australia
A
Iron ore Nickel Bauxite/aluminium Gold Uranium Diamond Opal Zinc Coal Natural gas
2
Q
What are the 2 types of mining
A
Open cut
Underground
3
Q
Describe the mining method crusher and screening
A
Crush then put through massive sieve
4
Q
Describe the mining method flotation
A
Get a slurry add chemicals
Chemicals rise taking ore with them
5
Q
Describe the mining method evaporation
A
Heat slurry water evaporate
6
Q
Describe the mining method magnetic separation
A
Run big magnets over crushed ore
7
Q
What are some of the main mining companies in Australia
A
Bhp
Rio tinto