Water mixed with sulfuric acid and having a ph of less than 6. This list is in no way a complete list of placer mining terms. List of all most popular abbreviated mining terms defined. Glossaries of mining safety four glossaries of mining, electrical, diesel, and blasting terms. A list of mining terms with their definitions as used at bisbee. The mining glossary provides a reference source for pgm mining terminology used on this site and elsewhere. Gold mining terms and definitions mining for schools. Data mining is the process of analyzing large amounts of data in order to discover patterns and other information. A statistical quality control method that seeks to determine the quality of a product by sampling a small portion of it. Air split the division of a current of air into two or more parts. 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.
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. 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. Glossary of mining terms united states mine rescue association. Borehole a vertical or inclined hole, used for ventilation from one level to another, or to carry waterlines or electrical wires. Like any guide to language it is, at times, intriguing and fascinating. A trading glossary is available in the pgm prices section terms appearing in italics are also defined within the glossary. Also allows for transport and logistics within a mining operation. Dictionary of terms related to mining, mining, claim, geography, maps, the bureau of land management, and the diggings. Thats why we have put together the top fifteen terms and definitions that you. 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.
In surface mining operations, overburden is removed prior to mining using large equipment. We have put together as many of them as we possible could. Mining dictionary of terms for explorers, historians and. By continuing to browse this website you agree to the use of cookies. Clicking on a link in the top frame will bring up an alphabetical word list in the. It is typically performed on databases, which store data in a structured format.
Overcast undercast enclosed airway which permits one air current to pass over under another without interruption. Mining is the discovery of new bitcoinsjust like finding gold. Glossary of mining terms adapted from a dictionary of mining mineral and related terms. Advance mining in the same direction, or order of sequence. Mining is defined as extracting metals and minerals from the earth, or the process of placing explosives where they will explode. When metal is mined, the rock is separated into three categories. Glossary of mining and mining related terms used at bisbee, arizona. Bootleg coal the mining andor selling of coal from an area not owned by the miner or without the owners permission.
Browse the list of 4 623 mining abbreviations with their meanings and definitions. 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. Weve mined the nuggets on this list from social news site reddit, where various. Definition of mining from the collins english dictionary. By mining large amounts of data, hidden information can be discovered and used for other purposes. May be large enough for a man to climb through, but much smaller than a raise. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. 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. It does not go completely through the hill or mountain.
Proceedings of the 20 conference on empirical methods in natural language processing. Ritchieand ray hooker the authors present a glossary of mining terminology commonly used in australia and new zealand. The aim of the glossary is to clarify some technical words associated with resource development using everyday language. A glossary of terms and meanings along with the terminolgy used in mining and exploration. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. Jul 28, 2014 heres a list of ten interesting mining terms you might like to know, if you dont already. Mine waste or rock used to refill voids in mined areas, including openpit and underground mines. Mining those extracts metallic minerals such as copper, lead, zinc, silver, and gold. Bulk mining any largescale, mechanized method of mining involving many thousands of tonnes of ore being brought to surface per day.
Glossary of mining terminology after damp gasses resulting from underground combustion, normally carbon monoxide. Binary explosive an explosive prepared by mixing 2 nonexplosive materials which when combined form a capsensitive explosive. 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. Xmlwords dictionary and search page dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms an edumine tool. 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. Definition of hardrock mining terms adit a level, horizontal drift or passage from the surface into a mine. This mixture can be discharging from an active mine or abandoned mine.
Signifies the average number of grams of gold au contained within one metric tonne of rock. Air shaft a vertical opening into a mine for the passage of air. Mining meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Mining definition, the act, process, or industry of extracting ores, coal, etc. Geology, exploration and mining terminology canada mines. The company is based in germany, and has operations in america, great britain, poland and south africa. The glossary of mining terminology is a first attempt to improve inuktitut terminology in the resource development field. Wire rope spanning a quarry on which a traveling pulley could lift and move loads. This is a loose term implying any fatal gas in a mine after an explosion or fire. Glossary of mining terms the strip mining handbook. Some words were in use throughout the coalfields, some are historic and some are local to the different british coalfields. 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.
If you notice something is missing please let us know and we will be happy to put it in. Glossary of mining terms, terminology, abbreviations, symbols. Eickhoff a mining equipment manufacturer specialising in longwall shearers and chainless haulage system for afcs. Infomine dictionary infomine is the most informative and influential mining site on the internet.
Infomine provides the most comprehensive international daily mining news service available. 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. This is a partial glossary of coal mining terminology commonly used in the coalfields of the united kingdom. Glossary of terminology commonly used in mining and reclamation technology acid mine drainage. The definitions and useages come from historical and contemporary sources and consideration is given to those. Blast the action of breaking and displacing rock by means of explosives. 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. Agglomeration a family of processes which can be used to concentrate valuable minerals including coal based on their adhesive properties. Feb 16, 2019 a horizontal mine working which allows access to the ore body. Also refers to ground water pumped to surface from mines.
Full text of a glossary of terms used in coal mining. We use cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, improve performance, analyze traffic, and to personalize content. Term used in association with the occurrence of iron pyrites. A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage driven into a hill or mountain. A dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms, presented online by edumine. There are a number of terms used in prospecting, many of which you may be unfamiliar with. Abutment in coal mining, 1 the weight of the rocks above a narrow roadway is transferred to the solid coal along the sides, which. Tell the story of mining, its people, its importance to the american public, and to societys sustainability. The first to be excavated is overburden, which includes plants, topsoil, and.
The first to be excavated is overburden, which includes plants, topsoil, and rocks that are inert and unrelated to the mined deposit. Adit an opening driven horizontally into the side of a mountain or hill for providing access to a mineral. Dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms by edumine. Dictionary of terms related to coal mining, coal, lease, geography, maps, the bureau of land management, and the coal fields. Mining is the industry and activities connected with getting valuable or useful minerals. Full text of a glossary of terms used in coal mining see other formats.
An overview of basic mining terms and where various components of a mineral deposit end up. 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. Glossary of mining and related terms used at bisbee arizona. Commonly used for drilling largediameter blastholes in open. An adit is an underground level or tunnel to the surface for access or drainage purposes. For dipping seams, the angle of break increases, being 35. Mining definition and meaning collins english dictionary. As the use of text mining becomes more widespread, now is the time for information managers to make sure they understand the basics.
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. The objective of this glossary is to provide our clients with a useful reference guide to the. In an attempt to create a good mining dictionary lexicon any registered aditnow member can add new terms. I, samson gwede mantashe, minister of mineral resources, hereby in terms of section 100 2 of the mineral and petroleum.
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