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