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Why do we need mining?

Why do we need mining?. What is an ore deposit?. Measured and known body of ore minerals. Dendas 2011 Chile. Where are ore deposits found?. Porphyry Copper Deposits. Dendas 2011 Bingham Canyon Mine. Mining in Arizona. http://www.azgs.az.gov. How do geologists find these deposits?.

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Why do we need mining?

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  1. Why do we need mining?

  2. What is an ore deposit? • Measured and known body of ore minerals Dendas 2011 Chile

  3. Where are ore deposits found?

  4. Porphyry Copper Deposits Dendas 2011 Bingham Canyon Mine

  5. Mining in Arizona http://www.azgs.az.gov

  6. How do geologists find these deposits?

  7. How much land does US mining use? www.mii.org

  8. Longhorn Exploration Company Activity -Work together in small groups of 3-4. Raise your hand if everyone in your group does not understand the question. -You have 20 minutes to complete the activity. Stay on task.

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  10. AZ Standards Covered in this activity SC07-S1C1-01 SC07-S1C1-02 SC07-S3C1-01 SC07-S3C1-02 SC07-S3C1-03 SC07-S6C1-02 M07-S1C2-01 M07-S1C2-02 M07-S1C2-03 M07-S3C3-01 M07-S5C2-01 M07-S5C2-02 M07-S5C2-03

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