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'''Ironsand''' is a type of sand with heavy concentrations of the [[metal]] [[iron]]. It is typically dark grey or blackish in colour. |
'''Ironsand''' is a type of sand with heavy concentrations of the [[metal]] [[iron]]. It is typically dark grey or blackish in colour. |
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Although found internationally, it is found extensively on the west coast of [[New Zealand]]'s [[North Island]]. It is mined and used by [[New Zealand Steel]] to create [[steel]], in a unique manufacturing process. A proposal by Iron Ore NZ |
Although found internationally, it is found extensively on the west coast of [[New Zealand]]'s [[North Island]]. It is mined and used by [[New Zealand Steel]] to create [[steel]], in a unique manufacturing process. A proposal by Iron Ore NZ Ltd. for further ironsand mining off the coast of [[Taranaki]] faced resistance from some [[Māori]] in 2005 in the wake of the [[New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy]]. |
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Many New Zealanders know it well because of its tendency to heat up in direct sunlight, causing temperatures high enough to cause minor burns, and it forms a hazard at popular west coast surf beaches like [[Piha]]. |
Many New Zealanders know it well because of its tendency to heat up in direct sunlight, causing temperatures high enough to cause minor burns, and it forms a hazard at popular west coast surf beaches like [[Piha]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Ironstone]] |
* [[Ironstone]] |
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*[[Iron ore]] |
* [[Iron ore]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 12:20, 15 February 2007
Ironsand is a type of sand with heavy concentrations of the metal iron. It is typically dark grey or blackish in colour.
Although found internationally, it is found extensively on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is mined and used by New Zealand Steel to create steel, in a unique manufacturing process. A proposal by Iron Ore NZ Ltd. for further ironsand mining off the coast of Taranaki faced resistance from some Māori in 2005 in the wake of the New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy.
Many New Zealanders know it well because of its tendency to heat up in direct sunlight, causing temperatures high enough to cause minor burns, and it forms a hazard at popular west coast surf beaches like Piha.
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