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  Gold, Diamonds or Rubies   popular trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
In this quiz your challenge will be to decide which region or mining area is or was a top producer of these valuable natural resources - gold, diamonds, or rubies. Can you dig up the correct answers? Good luck.
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  Going Underground   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
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I'll give you some information about ten mines, some still working and others closed, for you to match with the country in which you'd find them. Can you dig down far enough to match them all?
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  Mines of the World   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Mining has been an important part of world economies for centuries. Many important commodities are obtained through mining processes. Dig through your brain cells and see if you can find the mother lode of information needed to do well on this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Sep 24 18
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  Johnstons Woolen Mill of Elgin, Scotland    
Multiple Choice
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Although not the most famous of Scotland's tourist attractions, Johnstons of Elgin has a very interesting history and is a great place to visit.
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  Mines from around the World    
Multiple Choice
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The Mining Industry serves each of us every day. Listed are ten mines from around the world. All you have to do is name what country they are located in!
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trivia question Quick Question
One of the largest mines in Great Britain is the Boulby Mine which produces vast amounts of which of the following commodities?

From Quiz "Mines of the World"





Mines & Factories Trivia Questions
1. The Muzo, Coscuez and Chivor mines in Colombia are known for their high production levels of which valuable commodity?

From Quiz Mines of the World

Answer: Emeralds

Mining for emeralds has gone on in Colombia since before the arrival of Europeans, possibly as far back as 500AD. Muzo is the center and most productive region for emerald mining in Colombia. Ancient cultures believed that emeralds were the tears of the mythological being Fura, the first woman on earth. The mining of emeralds became the center of the "Green War", a civil conflict which originated in the 1950s and was still going on 50 years later.

2. What year was Johnstons of Elgin established?

From Quiz Johnstons Woolen Mill of Elgin, Scotland

Answer: 1797

From the beginning, the company has traded from its present site at Newmill on the banks of the River Lossie and has always been run by just two families, the Johnstons and the Harrisons. As far back as 1851, the company have been pioneers in the weaving of vicuna and cashmere in Scotland.

3. The Jwaneng diamond mine is located in which African country?

From Quiz Mines from around the World

Answer: Botswana

Diamonds are found in all four countries. The Jwaneng diamond mine was discovered by De Beers in 1973 under the sands of the Kalahari Desert. As of 2003 it is the richest diamond deposit in the world.

4. The Kubaka gold mine is located in which country?

From Quiz Mines from around the World

Answer: Russia

Kubaka Gold Mine is an operating open pit mine in Russia. It mainly produces gold and silver. As of 2002 it was Russia's largest gold mine.

5. In the 1840s, Johnstons became involved in a range of designs, which were similar to Clan Tartans. What were these called?

From Quiz Johnstons Woolen Mill of Elgin, Scotland

Answer: Estate Tweeds

Both tweeds and tartans identify groups of people, but a tartan identifies members of the same family no matter where they live. Estate tweeds identify people who live and work in the same area whether they are related or not. The development of these was largely due to the decline in the influence of the clan chiefs after the battle of Culloden in 1746.

6. The Weipa bauxite mine is located in which large country?

From Quiz Mines from around the World

Answer: Australia

The Weipa bauxite mine is located in western Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. Australia has the largest resources of bauxite, the ore that gives us aluminum

7. What was the name of the Chilean copper/gold mine that became the center of mainstream media attention in 2010 when 33 miners were rescued alive after being trapped underground for two months?

From Quiz Mines of the World

Answer: San Jose Mine

One of the most publicized mining accidents was the entrapment of 33 Chilean miners in the San Jose Mine in 2010. Poor maintenance, a previous earthquake, and numerous safety code violations played a part in this incident. It should be noted that even when all precautions are taken, mining is an incredibly dangerous occupation. The San Jose Mine started operation in 1889, and was used to obtain both gold and copper. One of the more unusual aspects of this old mine was that it did not have a vertical mine shaft as most mines do. Instead, it had a sloping runway in a spiral pattern. This incident may have made the world more knowledgeable about the difficulty of underground rescue of any kind.

8. What year was the woolen mill damaged by a fire?

From Quiz Johnstons Woolen Mill of Elgin, Scotland

Answer: 1957

It was also damaged by floods in 1915 and 1997.

9. El Pachon copper mine is located in which South American country?

From Quiz Mines from around the World

Answer: Argentina

El Pachon copper mine is an open pit deposit in Argentina. It mainly contains copper and molybdenum.

10. Where is most of the cashmere used at Johnstons imported from?

From Quiz Johnstons Woolen Mill of Elgin, Scotland

Answer: China and Mongolia

The soft, downy undercoat of the cashmere (Kashmir) goat are the reason it is so desired all over the world. The average cashmere goat gives about 4 1/2 ounces of underfleece a year and it must be combed or plucked by hand every spring. It takes the hair of one goat to make a scarf, two for a lady's sweater, three for man's and at least twenty-four for an overcoat.

11. Bafokeng Rasimone platinum mine is located in which country?

From Quiz Mines from around the World

Answer: South Africa

Bafokeng Rasimone platinum mine is owned and operated by Anglo American, the world's largest platinum producer.

12. The vicuna hair used at Johnstons is imported from where?

From Quiz Johnstons Woolen Mill of Elgin, Scotland

Answer: South America

There are four South American camelid species, the llama, alpaca, guanaco, and vicuna. The vicuna is the smallest at only 2 to 3 feet tall and has the finest hair. The Incas were forbidden to kill vicuna. Instead they were captured alive in massive hunts, sheared and then set free.

13. The Ok Tedi copper mine is located in which country?

From Quiz Mines from around the World

Answer: Papua New Guinea

Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) operates the Ok Tedi mine in western Papua New Guinea, a world-class producer of copper concentrate for customers around the world.

14. Mina do Andrade iron mine is located in which country?

From Quiz Mines from around the World

Answer: Brazil

Mina do Andrade is a mine located in Jo Monlevade, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Brazil and Australia supply most of the world's iron ore.

15. When did Johnstons win The Queen's Award for Enterprise, Sustainable Development Category?

From Quiz Johnstons Woolen Mill of Elgin, Scotland

Answer: April 2021

From the beginning, Johnstons has used natural, biodegradable, and renewable materials in their commitment to reduce their environmental footprint. Animal welfare is important to them as well, and their herds are given the freedoms of good lifestyle, good environment, good nutrition, good handling, and good health.

16. The giant nickel and copper producing mine Sudbury is located in which country?

From Quiz Mines from around the World

Answer: Canada

Sudbury remains one of the world's foremost nickel and copper mining camps with continuous production since 1886.

17. What is Johnstons' top selling item?

From Quiz Johnstons Woolen Mill of Elgin, Scotland

Answer: Scarves

Originally the estate tweeds were woven in heavyweight cloths that were designed to withstand the Scottish weather. As clothes became lighter, the fashion for scarves was born.

18. The Vatutinskii uranium mine is located in which former member of the Soviet Union?

From Quiz Mines from around the World

Answer: Ukraine

The Vatutinskii uranium mine along with the Ingul skii mine (90%) provide most of the uranium in the Ukraine.

19. The Qaleh Zari copper mine is located in which middle eastern country?

From Quiz Mines from around the World

Answer: Iran

Qaleh Zari Copper Mine is an operating underground mine in Iran.

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