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It was almost impossible to refine. It was very expensive to get the aluminum out of the ore. It was so costly that it was worth more than gold or silver or even platinum. It wasn't until large quantities of electricity were available that smelting processes were created that allowed inexpensive refining.
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What did the people in the Olden-Days have?
Please define "olden days" because each time had different things. To some people 1950 is the "olden days".
How was irons in the olden days built?
olden days irons were built using stone or antique metal
What was trade in South Africa like in the olden days?
In the olden days, the form of trade that existed in South Africa was barter trade. This means that instead of using money, people would exchange goods for other goods or services.
What did people use to communicate in the olden days?
People used smoke signals, drums and some people had messengers. Yes people did communicate by drawing on rocks which are called rock paintings.
How did they know the time in the olden days?
they used the sun and saw where the shadow was to tell the time
What were the purification methods used in the olden days?
Discuss the purification methods used in the olden days
How did we send meseges in the olden days?
in the olden days we used smoke,light reflection and beacons
What the purification method used in the olden day?
Discuss the purification methods used in the olden days
What were cars made of in the olden days?
Steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, wood, copper and no plastic!
What was flax used for in the olden days?
Cloth.
Where were rafts used in the olden days?
on the water.
How do people save in the olden days?
In the olden days there were no banks so people used to keep their money under their heads
What type of communication were used at the olden days?
letters
What was gunpowder used for in the olden days?
guns and cannons
Why do you need knights?
In the olden days it was used for entertainment.
How was candles used in the olden days?
It all depends on what sense you are speaking of; because in the "olden days," as you say, candles were used in order to provide some light in dark places.
What modes of Transport were used in the olden days?
the roads were used for carriges and horses to get transport in the olden days.
