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Why do we need mining?. What is an ore deposit? Measured and known body of ore minerals Dendas 2011 Chile.

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1 Why do we need mining?

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3 What is an ore deposit? Measured and known body of ore minerals Dendas 2011 Chile

4 Where are ore deposits found?

5 Porphyry Copper Deposits Dendas 2011 Bingham Canyon Mine

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

7 How do geologists find these deposits?

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

11 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.

12 10 km

13 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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