Cutting a large chunk of iron/nickel alloy is really hard. It would require bringing serious power tools, a large source of energy to power them (not solar), and a crew of people who could operate and fix all of these in the harsh environment of the desert.
Not impossible, but likely won't be cost-effective for several tons of plain "iron ore" or "scrap metal". But if that thing contained gold and platinum, maybe! :)
Not impossible, but likely won't be cost-effective for several tons of plain "iron ore" or "scrap metal". But if that thing contained gold and platinum, maybe! :)