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Fact Sheet Outlines:

Coal
Why do we need coal?
Where do we mine coal?
What is coal's future?
How do we protect the environment?
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Ironsand
What is ironsand?
Where does it come from?
What is ironsand used for?
How is ironsand mined?
How is titanomagnetite separated?
What happens to the mined land?
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Aggregates
What are aggregates?
What are they used for?
What materials can be used?
How are the rocks processed?
How are the effects controlled?
Planning for the future
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Industrial Minerals
What are industrial minerals?
What are they used for?
Where are they found in New Zealand?
Uses of New Zealand Industrial Minerals
Limestone
China Clay
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