Showing posts with label ore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ore. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

King Solomon Mine

King Solomon Mine

A short drive from Mount Isa you will find an old mine called King Solomon. There are plenty of copper rich ores present, such as this example.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Chalcopyrite

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This chunk of rock is the source of Mount Isa's wealth and sustenance. It contains a high percentage of copper and is turned into 99% pure anodes by the smelter.