A dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms, presented online by edumine. Also known as a waste dump, pile, heap, tip, spoil, pike, etc. Signifies the average number of grams of gold au contained within one metric tonne of rock. Mining definition and meaning collins english dictionary. A mining company will proceed with the cost of a feasibility study generally once it has proved continuity of its ore deposits confirmed by samplings and or drilling on a relatively detailed grid that allows for fairly precise determination of tonnage, density, mineral and metal content and is that part of the orebody that economic viability. When metal is mined, the rock is separated into three categories. Glossary, abbreviations and units glossary term definition airlift yield volume of water per unit of time blown from the borehole during drilling ls alluvial sediments deposited by flowing water alluvial aquifer an aquifer formed of unconsolidated material deposited by water, typically. There is no better reference available that i am aware of.
Most of the mining terminology is introduced in the sections of this book where they are most applicable. Adit an entrance to a mine, generally a horizontal tunnel. In mining, a chemical test in which a sample is examined for its potential to cause acid mine drainage by subjecting the sample to conditions e. The goal of webbased terminology translation mining is to mine the translations of terminologies or proper nouns which cannot be l ooked up in the dictionary from the.
Now more than 27,000 terms with extensive crossreference support. Dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms an edumine tool. Mining definition of mining by the free dictionary. Adit at the lucky tiger mine, humboldt county, nevada. Borehole a vertical or inclined hole, used for ventilation from one level to another, or to carry waterlines or electrical wires. Water mixed with sulfuric acid and having a ph of less than 6. Dictionary of terms related to mining, mining, claim, geography, maps, the bureau of land management, and the diggings. Other interesting mining terms are certain to be missing from todays. Complete online glossary of rocks, minerals, and gemstones. Clicking on a link in the top frame will bring up an alphabetical word list in the. The mining glossary provides a reference source for pgm mining terminology used on this site and elsewhere. This is a loose term implying any fatal gas in a mine after an explosion or fire. Mining meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Dictionary of terms related to coal mining, coal, lease, geography, maps, the bureau of land management, and the coal fields.
They created a computational lexicon by using a machinereadable dictionary and. This mixture can be discharging from an active mine or abandoned mine. The process of digging under an enemy emplacement or fortification to. The glossary of mining terminology is a living document that will continue to be improved as the industry develops and inuktitut speakers become. When the b is capitalized, it represents the overarching concept of bitcoin. Leaching in mining, the use of cyanide in water, or other chemical, that is applied on top of finely crushed ore to. A horizontal mine working which allows access to the ore body. Coal industry terms the coal industry annual, the annual coal report, and the quarterly coal report provide comprehensive information about u. An igneous rock that has a relatively high silica content. Mining is defined as extracting metals and minerals from the earth, or the process of placing explosives where they will explode. Glossary of terms the mineral and gemstone kingdom. The glossary of mining terminology is a first attempt to improve inuktitut terminology in the resource development field.
Mining has given rise to potentially hundreds of terms for processes, techniques and equipment, many of these terms vary by region or were specific to the type of mine. Also refers to ground water pumped to surface from mines. Dictionary of mining terms and mining claim survey, administration, and ownership references. Geology, exploration and mining terminology canada. Glossary of mining terminology after damp gasses resulting from underground combustion, normally carbon monoxide. Dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms by edumine. In an attempt to create a good mining dictionary lexicon any registered aditnow member can add new terms. The technology, the community, the protocol, and the. Mining dictionary of terms for explorers, historians and. The definitions include those pertaining to functional safety in addition to. Waste material extracted during mining and placed on the surface in a large pile. Glossary of mining terms a abutment in coal mining, 1 the weight of the rocks above a narrow roadway is transferred to the solid coal along the sides, which act as abutments of the arch of strata spanning the roadway. Adit an opening driven horizontally into the side of a mountain or hill for providing access to a mineral.
See 3 authoritative translations of mining in spanish with example sentences, phrases and audio pronunciations. Dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms an edumine tool 110 characters search. For dipping seams, the angle of break increases, being 35. Mining definition, the act, process, or industry of extracting ores, coal, etc. This is a partial glossary of coal mining terminology commonly used in the coalfields of the united kingdom. The student of mining is thus advised to become familiar with all the terms used in mining, particularly those that are peculiar to either mines or minerals.
The glossary of mining terminology is a living document that will continue to be improved as the industry develops and inuktitut speakers become more. Acidic precipitation snow and rain that have a low ph, caused by sulphur dioxide. Abutment in coal mining, 1 the weight of the rocks above a narrow roadway is transferred to the solid coal along the sides, which act as abutments of the arch of strata spanning the roadway. Abutment in coal mining, 1 the weight of the rocks above a narrow roadway is transferred to the solid coal along the sides, which. Glossary of terminology commonly used in mining and reclamation technology acid mine drainage. These terms, which have grown out of five centuries of mining tradition in latin america, and frequently draw on native languages.
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Alluvial or bench deposits an ancient riverwashed rock and gravel bar that may be thousands of feet from the nearest stream, creek, or river. The only minor criticism that i have is that it is biassed towards usa terminology rather than adopting global terminology, but that is quite understandable. This is an essential reference for any budding mining engineer or geologist and even for experienced professionals. The aim of the glossary is to clarify some technical words associated with resource development using everyday language. Glossary of mining terms united states mine rescue association. Used in reference to a basaltic lava that occurs in flows with a fissured, rough and jagged surface. In march 2005, inuit elders from across nunavut, inuktitut language specialists and a subject specialist gathered for a threeday workshop to develop the terms in this glossary. Even geologists who are fluent in spanish often encounter local terminology oijerga that is unfamiliar. The first to be excavated is overburden, which includes plants, topsoil, and. Differentiating dataand textmining te rminology 101. An overview of basic mining terms and where various components of a mineral deposit end up. Solution mining for any mineral that is in or may be transported in a liquid state oil, copper, sulpher, uranium, salt. Airway any passage in a mine along which an air current moves.
Government agencies are required by law upon request to share any documents, including electronic documents, with the public. Primitive form of mining involving sinking of a shaft to a shallow seam, and. Also allows for transport and logistics within a mining operation. Solution mining for any mineral that is in or may be. The process or business of extracting ore or minerals from the ground.
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