Mining terminology
Mining terminology Manual
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Shaft
A deep vertical opening used to access underground layers in the mines.
Seam
A long, narrow layer of coal or mineral within rocks.
Stope
A small opening inside a mine for extracting minerals.
Stripping Ratio
The ratio between the overburden and the minerals that need to be removed.
Subsidence
The sinking of the Earth's surface due to collapses in lower layers.
Salt flat
A low-lying, flat area covered with a layer of salts.