|
|
2
|
known quantity or minerals in a country or area
|
5
|
used to extract mineral ores located deep in the earth
|
7
|
expert who studies the history, composition and structure on earths crust
|
8
|
any mineral that can be burned to produce energy (coal, natural gas, oil etc.)
|
9
|
mineral that yields a metal when processed, for example iron, gold, uranium and silver
|
10
|
used to mine minerals that are found near the surface, but also may extend deep into the ground
|
11
|
naturally occuring, pure, non-living substance found in rocks
|
12
|
used to mine oilsands, coal and other minerals that are located un horizontal layers near the surface
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
process whereby metals are removed from ore or concentrate for use in industry
|
3
|
non-metallic minerals such as salt or asbestos, used in industry and manufacturing
|
4
|
processing ore into concentrates
|
6
|
rock that contains enough valuable minerals to make mining profitable
|
|
|