The company is based in germany, and has operations in america, great britain, poland and south africa. Borehole a vertical or inclined hole, used for ventilation from one level to another, or to carry waterlines or electrical wires. It is typically performed on databases, which store data in a structured format. The first to be excavated is overburden, which includes plants, topsoil, and. The energy, utilities and mining practice of pricewaterhousecoopers has compiled this glossary of oil and gas, utilities and mining commodity trading and risk management terms. Glossary of mining terms, terminology, abbreviations, symbols. Thats why we have put together the top fifteen terms and definitions that you. Data mining is the process of analyzing large amounts of data in order to discover patterns and other information. Rotary drill a machine that drills holes by rotating a rigid, tubular string of drill rods to which is attached a bit. Bulk sample a large sample of mineralized rock, frequently hundreds of tonnes, selected in such a manner as to be. Alloy a compound of two or more metals, usually produced by fusion bullion raw gold that is reduced to nearly pure form ready to be.
Jul 28, 2014 heres a list of ten interesting mining terms you might like to know, if you dont already. Mining is the industry and activities connected with getting valuable or useful minerals. Binary explosive an explosive prepared by mixing 2 nonexplosive materials which when combined form a capsensitive explosive. Tell the story of mining, its people, its importance to the american public, and to societys sustainability.
Definition of hardrock mining terms adit a level, horizontal drift or passage from the surface into a mine. The glossary of mining terminology is a living document that will continue to be improved as the industry develops and inuktitut speakers become more accustomed to the language used by the industry. When metal is mined, the rock is separated into three categories. Feb 16, 2019 a horizontal mine working which allows access to the ore body. Full text of a glossary of terms used in coal mining see other formats. May be large enough for a man to climb through, but much smaller than a raise. Dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms by edumine. A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage driven into a hill or mountain. The definitions and useages come from historical and contemporary sources and consideration is given to those. It does not assure that 100 percent of the product is acceptable, but reduces the likelihood of acceptance of a defective product. Signifies the average number of grams of gold au contained within one metric tonne of rock. 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.
For dipping seams, the angle of break increases, being 35. This list is in no way a complete list of placer mining terms. Ritchieand ray hooker the authors present a glossary of mining terminology commonly used in australia and new zealand. This is a loose term implying any fatal gas in a mine after an explosion or fire. It does not go completely through the hill or mountain. A trading glossary is available in the pgm prices section terms appearing in italics are also defined within the glossary. Mining meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Dictionary of terms related to mining, mining, claim, geography, maps, the bureau of land management, and the diggings.
Adit an opening driven horizontally into the side of a mountain or hill for providing access to a mineral. Gold mining terms and definitions mining for schools. Text mining, the process of deriving highquality information from text materials using software, helps researchers identify patterns or relations between concepts that would otherwise be difficult to discern. Agglomeration a family of processes which can be used to concentrate valuable minerals including coal based on their adhesive properties. Air split the division of a current of air into two or more parts. Air shaft a vertical opening into a mine for the passage of air.
We use cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, improve performance, analyze traffic, and to personalize content. By continuing to browse this website you agree to the use of cookies. Oct 03, 2017 as the use of text mining becomes more widespread, now is the time for information managers to make sure they understand the basics. This mixture can be discharging from an active mine or abandoned mine. Mining terms used in the lcmla scheme black terms used across several regions other terms predominantly used in derbyshire, north wales, in the south west, the forest of dean, the north of england and in southern england adit a horizontal tunnel into a. Mining definition of mining by the free dictionary. Eickhoff a mining equipment manufacturer specialising in longwall shearers and chainless haulage system for afcs. Bootleg coal the mining andor selling of coal from an area not owned by the miner or without the owners permission.
Glossary of mining terms adapted from a dictionary of mining mineral and related terms. Caval ridge coal mine project environmental impact statement page 1 glossary, abbreviations and units glossary term definition airlift yield volume of water per unit of time blown from the borehole during drilling ls. Full text of a glossary of terms used in coal mining. Bulk mining any largescale, mechanized method of mining involving many thousands of tonnes of ore being brought to surface per day. There are a number of terms used in prospecting, many of which you may be unfamiliar with. The first to be excavated is overburden, which includes plants, topsoil, and rocks that are inert and unrelated to the mined deposit. The aim of the glossary is to clarify some technical words associated with resource development using everyday language. Glossary of mining terminology concentrate a product containing a valuable mineral or metal and from which most of the waste material has been removed concentration the process of separating a mineral from valueless host rock in preparation for further processing. An adit is an underground level or tunnel to the surface for access or drainage purposes. And, mining taking place in rock that requires drilling and blasting in order to extract the ore. A glossary of terms and meanings along with the terminolgy used in mining and exploration. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. In surface mining operations, overburden is removed prior to mining using large equipment. An overview of basic mining terms and where various components of a mineral deposit end up.
Glossary of mining terms united states mine rescue association. We have put together as many of them as we possible could. Some words were in use throughout the coalfields, some are historic and some are local to the different british coalfields. Mining those extracts metallic minerals such as copper, lead, zinc, silver, and gold. Blast the action of breaking and displacing rock by means of explosives. If you notice something is missing please let us know and we will be happy to put it in. Term used in association with the occurrence of iron pyrites. Glossary of terminology commonly used in mining and reclamation technology acid mine drainage. Chute an inclined channel through which ore slides chopping the rock that appears on the surface indicating the presence of a lode claim a piece of land 25 to 300 feet wide and 1,500 feet long, which the government sells to the man who finds mineral within its limits.
List of all most popular abbreviated mining terms defined. Also allows for transport and logistics within a mining operation. A list of mining terms with their definitions as used at bisbee. The glossary of mining terminology is a first attempt to improve inuktitut terminology in the resource development field. When mining has been completed, it is either used to backfill the mined areas or is hauled to an external dumping andor storage site. Like any guide to language it is, at times, intriguing and fascinating.
Roomandpillar mining a method of mining flatlying ore deposits in which the minedout area, or rooms, are separated by pillars of approximately the same size. Mining is the discovery of new bitcoinsjust like finding gold. Clicking on a link in the top frame will bring up an alphabetical word list in the. Wire rope spanning a quarry on which a traveling pulley could lift and move loads. Weve mined the nuggets on this list from social news site reddit, where various. Proceedings of the 20 conference on empirical methods in natural language processing. In an attempt to create a good mining dictionary lexicon any registered aditnow member can add new terms. Department of the interior 1996 unless otherwise noted. A statistical quality control method that seeks to determine the quality of a product by sampling a small portion of it. Mine waste or rock used to refill voids in mined areas, including openpit and underground mines.
Room and pillar mining a method of mining flatlying ore deposits in which the minedout area, or rooms, are separated by pillars of approximately the same size. Glossaries of mining safety four glossaries of mining, electrical, diesel, and blasting terms. Mining is defined as extracting metals and minerals from the earth, or the process of placing explosives where they will explode. You can do mining on your own or join a mining pool, where a number of people combine their processing resources and take a share of the rewards. Mining dictionary of terms for explorers, historians and. By mining large amounts of data, hidden information can be discovered and used for other purposes. This is a partial glossary of coal mining terminology commonly used in the coalfields of the united kingdom. Commonly used for drilling largediameter blastholes in open. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Abutment in coal mining, 1 the weight of the rocks above a narrow roadway is transferred to the solid coal along the sides, which. 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. Glossary of mining and mining related terms used at bisbee, arizona. Browse the list of 4 623 mining abbreviations with their meanings and definitions.
Overcast undercast enclosed airway which permits one air current to pass over under another without interruption. Advance mining in the same direction, or order of sequence. Infomine provides the most comprehensive international daily mining news service available. As the use of text mining becomes more widespread, now is the time for information managers to make sure they understand the basics. Water mixed with sulfuric acid and having a ph of less than 6. Xmlwords dictionary and search page dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms an edumine tool.
The mining glossary provides a reference source for pgm mining terminology used on this site and elsewhere. Definition of mining from the collins english dictionary. Infomine dictionary infomine is the most informative and influential mining site on the internet. Mining definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The objective of this glossary is to provide our clients with a useful reference guide to the. Dictionary of terms related to coal mining, coal, lease, geography, maps, the bureau of land management, and the coal fields. 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. A dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms, presented online by edumine. Glossary of mining and related terms used at bisbee arizona. Glossary of mining terms the strip mining handbook. Geology, exploration and mining terminology canada mines. Glossary of mining terminology after damp gasses resulting from underground combustion, normally carbon monoxide. I, samson gwede mantashe, minister of mineral resources, hereby in terms of section 100 2 of the mineral and petroleum.
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