Mining terminology
Mining terminology Manual
G
Gravity Circuits
A technique for separating minerals using gravity.
H
High Grading
The extraction of only high-quality minerals.
Haulage
The transportation of materials or minerals from the mine to the required site.
I
In-situ Mining
The extraction of minerals without removing the surrounding rocks.
L
Lunar Regolith
The surface soil on the Moon.
Lode
A long, narrow mineral deposit within rocks.
M
Mineral Processing
Processes that treat ore to extract valuable minerals.
Mineral
A naturally occurring inorganic chemical compound found in the Earth's crust.
Mining complex
Assemblage of facilities and installations that encompass mineral extraction and processing operations.
Mining complex
Assemblage of facilities and installations that encompass mineral extraction and processing operations.
Mineral belts
Geological zones containing high concentrations of minerals.
Muck
Excess materials and soil transported during mining operations.
Mining
The process of extracting minerals or natural resources from the Earth.
Mineralization
The process of forming mineral deposits.
Mining Claim (Rights)
A legal right to extract minerals from a specific piece of land.