Mineral mining

Mineral mining

The extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth for economic interests.

Industry: Mining

Add a new term

Contributors in Mineral mining

Become a Contributors

Mineral mining

shaker-conveyor engine

Mining; General mining

A reciprocating engine operated by compressed air which is used to impart the reciprocating motion to a shaker conveyor panline.

Simplex pump

Mining; General mining

A reciprocating single- or double-action piston pump having one water cylinder.

A reconnaissance method in which a plane follows an outcrop along steep canyon walls, keeping where possible within 50 ft (15 m) of the face of the cliff. This type of prospecting has been successful ...

oscillogram

Mining; General mining

A record of phenomena observed on an oscillograph.

structural log

Mining; General mining

A record of the breaks, fractures, faults, and physical properties of rocks within a formation.

balance sheet

Mining; General mining

A record showing the present financial obligations and resources of the company, in terms of cost or book value.

borehole log

Mining; General mining

A record, made by the driller or geologist, of the rocks penetrated in the borehole. In the laboratory, a more detailed log is prepared giving particulars relating to lithology, paleontology, water ...