mine spoil, metal-ore extraction — Randomly mixed, earthy materials artificially deposited as a result of either surficial or underground metal ore mining activities; a type of mine spoil. SW … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
Mining — This article is about the extraction of geological materials from the Earth. For the municipality in Austria, see Mining, Austria. For the siege tactic, see Mining (military). For name of the Chinese emperor, see Daoguang Emperor. Simplified… … Wikipedia
Mining engineering — Surface coal mine with haul truck in foreground Mining engineering is an engineering discipline that involves the practice, the theory, the science, the technology, and application of extracting and processing minerals from a naturally occurring… … Wikipedia
Mining industry of Ghana — accounts for 5% of the country s GDP and minerals make up 37% of total exports, of which gold contributes over 90% of the total mineral exports. Thus, the main focus of Ghana s mining and minerals development industry remains focused on gold.… … Wikipedia
Ore concentrate — Ore concentrate, dressed ore or simply concentrate is the product generally produced by metal ore mines. The raw ore is usually ground finely in various comminution operations and gangue (waste) is removed, thus concentrating the metal… … Wikipedia
mining claim — The right to use a portion of public lands to excavate metal ore or minerals. A request for a mining claim, describing the property, must be made with the appropriate federal, state, or local agency. Category: Real Estate & Rental Property Nolo’s … Law dictionary
Mining in Cornwall and Devon — Ruin of Cornish tin mine … Wikipedia
Mining industry of Russia — The mineral industry of Russia is one of the world s leading mineral industries and accounts for a large percentage of the Commonwealth of Independent States production of a range of mineral products, including metals, industrial minerals, and… … Wikipedia
Mining in Ghana — Ghana s economy depends largely on exports of cocoa and gold. Other mineral commodities produced in the country were aluminum, bauxite, diamond, manganese, natural gas, petroleum, salt, and silver.Economic impactThe contribution of Ghana’s mining … Wikipedia
Metal production in Ukraine — Geographic distribution of ferrous and non ferrous output, expressed in monetary value per capita. Metal production, in particular iron and steel industry, is the dominant heavy industry in Ukraine. Ukraine is the world s eighth largest producer… … Wikipedia
Mining in Western Australia — Main article: Mining in Australia Mining in Western Australia Position of Western Australia within Australia highlighted Loc … Wikipedia