Copper mine

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Science Photo Library

Copper mine

Copper mine. This is part of the Rio Tinto Mines in Huelva, Andalucia, Spain. This is an opencast mine that covers several square kilometres, with ores of copper, iron, silver, and other metals all being mined here. The presence of such ores can be seen by the range of colours in the soil. The area was mined in Phoenician and Roman times several thousand years ago, but it was not intensively mined until after 1871 when it became an important worldwide source of copper. Photographed in 2004

Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations

Media ID 6438795

© CARLOS DOMINGUEZ/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

2004 Andalucia Geological Heap Heaps Huelva Mine Mineral Mining Rio Tinto Rio Tinto Mine Spain Spanish Strip Slag

MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.