Geology

Geology

The scientific study of the origin, history, and physical features of the earth.

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rhodium

Geology; Minerals

A white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores and is used in alloys with platinum.

titanium

Geology; Minerals

A light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys such as for airplane parts.

Blue Diamond

Mining; Minerals

It has been reported on msn.news.com that a rare 29.6 carat blue diamond has recently been discovered in South Africa with a price value ranging within tens of millions of ...

mining face

Geology; Minerals

The surface where the mining work is advancing

dump

Geology; Minerals

A runway or embankment equipped with tripping devices, from which low-grade ore, rock, etc., are dumped.

survey

Geology; Minerals

To determine the exact form, boundaries, position, extent, etc., of (a tract of land, section of a country, etc.) by linear and angular measurements and the application of the ...

proved resource

Geology; Minerals

A classification used in mining sectors that refers to the amount of resources that can be recovered from the deposit with a reasonable level of certainty.