8th Grade

Mining Notes

Ore – a mineral deposit large enough to be mined for profit.

Surface mining- mineral deposits are on or near the surface.

open pit mines- use of explosives quarries.

Subsurface mining- passageways, vertical shaft.

mining video

http://vimeo.com/78856165

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