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Natural Resource Extraction

Natural Resource Extraction. By Alex K, Max V, Justin K, & Danny T. Gold. Properties. Uses. Resistance to corrosion Electrical conductivity Ductility and malleability Infrared (heat) reflectivity Thermal conductivity. Jewelry Wide range of electronic products, such as: Computers

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Natural Resource Extraction

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  1. Natural Resource Extraction By Alex K, Max V, Justin K, & Danny T

  2. Gold Properties Uses • Resistance to corrosion • Electrical conductivity • Ductility and malleability • Infrared (heat) reflectivity • Thermal conductivity • Jewelry • Wide range of electronic products, such as: • Computers • Telephones • Home Appliances

  3. Where It Comes From • America- 8,133.5 tons • Germany- 3,401.8 tons • Italy- 2,451.8 tons • France- 2.435.4 tons • China- 1,054.1 tons

  4. Mining/Extraction Process • Open-Pit or Underground Mining -Open-Pit: near the surface -Underground: further underneath surface • Cyanide Milling • Refining

  5. Government Regulations & Solutions • Conflict-Free Gold Standard • October 2012 • World Gold Council • Raise industry standards • Artificial Wetlands • Unaffected by chemicals • Cost?

  6. Environmental Issues • Toxic Waste: • Cyanide • Mercury • Oil • Effect on workers • Effect on water, plants, and animals

  7. Works Cited 1. Alfano, Michael. "10 Gold Facts." About.com Chemistry. N.p., 1 June 2013. Web. 19 Sept. 2013. 2. "Common Uses of Gold." Common Uses of Gold. N.p., 3 Dec. 2005. Web. 19 Sept. 2013. 3. "Gold Uses." Gold Uses. N.p., 5 Aug. 2010. Web. 19 Sept. 2013. 4. "Where Does All Earth's Gold Come From? Precious Metals the Result of Meteorite Bombardment, Rock Analysis Finds." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 09 Sept. 2011. Web. 19 Sept. 2013. 5. Pairitz, Carolyn. "Where Does Gold Come From?" Minyanville. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2013. 6. Schwarger, Max. "Dirty Gold Mining Issues." Brilliant Earth. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 7. Thai, Austin. "Gold Mining." GOLD MINING METHODS AND TECHINQUES. MINING FLAKE FLOUR NUGGET GOLD. GOLD MINING. N.p., 6 Nov. 2011. Web. 19 Sept. 2013.

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