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. Mining definition of mining by the free dictionary. In surface mining operations, overburden is removed prior to mining using large equipment. 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. 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. Agglomeration a family of processes which can be used to concentrate valuable minerals including coal based on their adhesive properties. Bulk mining any largescale, mechanized method of mining involving many thousands of tonnes of ore being brought to surface per day. Proceedings of the 20 conference on empirical methods in natural language processing. Commonly used for drilling largediameter blastholes in open.
Term used in association with the occurrence of iron pyrites. The first to be excavated is overburden, which includes plants, topsoil, and rocks that are inert and unrelated to the mined deposit. 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. List of all most popular abbreviated mining terms defined. Full text of a glossary of terms used in coal mining. This is a loose term implying any fatal gas in a mine after an explosion or fire. Mine waste or rock used to refill voids in mined areas, including openpit and underground mines. Mining is defined as extracting metals and minerals from the earth, or the process of placing explosives where they will explode.
Eickhoff a mining equipment manufacturer specialising in longwall shearers and chainless haulage system for afcs. The objective of this glossary is to provide our clients with a useful reference guide to the. Overcast undercast enclosed airway which permits one air current to pass over under another without interruption. Glossary of mining terms united states mine rescue association. If you notice something is missing please let us know and we will be happy to put it in. Feb 16, 2019 a horizontal mine working which allows access to the ore body. Mining those extracts metallic minerals such as copper, lead, zinc, silver, and gold. By mining large amounts of data, hidden information can be discovered and used for other purposes. I, samson gwede mantashe, minister of mineral resources, hereby in terms of section 100 2 of the mineral and petroleum. Binary explosive an explosive prepared by mixing 2 nonexplosive materials which when combined form a capsensitive explosive.
Mining meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Some words were in use throughout the coalfields, some are historic and some are local to the different british coalfields. Water mixed with sulfuric acid and having a ph of less than 6. Weve mined the nuggets on this list from social news site reddit, where various. Glossary of mining terminology after damp gasses resulting from underground combustion, normally carbon monoxide. Tell the story of mining, its people, its importance to the american public, and to societys sustainability. This mixture can be discharging from an active mine or abandoned mine. An overview of basic mining terms and where various components of a mineral deposit end up. Our lng glossary provides a comprehensive guide to these terms. It is typically performed on databases, which store data in a structured format.
Thats why we have put together the top fifteen terms and definitions that you. A list of mining terms with their definitions as used at bisbee. Mining dictionary of terms for explorers, historians and. We use cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, improve performance, analyze traffic, and to personalize content. Clicking on a link in the top frame will bring up an alphabetical word list in the. The first to be excavated is overburden, which includes plants, topsoil, and. The glossary of mining terminology is a first attempt to improve inuktitut terminology in the resource development field. A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage driven into a hill or mountain. This list is in no way a complete list of placer mining terms. When metal is mined, the rock is separated into three categories. Glossary of mining and mining related terms used at bisbee, arizona. Xmlwords dictionary and search page dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms an edumine tool. Also allows for transport and logistics within a mining operation.
Dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms by edumine. 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 terms adapted from a dictionary of mining mineral and related terms. When mining has been completed, it is either used to backfill the mined areas or is hauled to an external dumping andor storage site. 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. And, mining taking place in rock that requires drilling and blasting in order to extract the ore. Wire rope spanning a quarry on which a traveling pulley could lift and move loads.
A statistical quality control method that seeks to determine the quality of a product by sampling a small portion of it. Like any guide to language it is, at times, intriguing and fascinating. Adit an opening driven horizontally into the side of a mountain or hill for providing access to a mineral. For dipping seams, the angle of break increases, being 35. Infomine provides the most comprehensive international daily mining news service available. Bulk sample a large sample of mineralized rock, frequently hundreds of tonnes, selected in such a manner as to be. 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.
An adit is an underground level or tunnel to the surface for access or drainage purposes. Signifies the average number of grams of gold au contained within one metric tonne of rock. The mining glossary provides a reference source for pgm mining terminology used on this site and elsewhere. Jul 28, 2014 heres a list of ten interesting mining terms you might like to know, if you dont already. Dictionary of terms related to mining, mining, claim, geography, maps, the bureau of land management, and the diggings. Glossary of mining and related terms used at bisbee arizona. It does not assure that 100 percent of the product is acceptable, but reduces the likelihood of acceptance of a defective product. 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 is the industry and activities connected with getting valuable or useful minerals. May be large enough for a man to climb through, but much smaller than a raise. Definition of mining from the collins english dictionary. 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. Definition of hardrock mining terms adit a level, horizontal drift or passage from the surface into a mine.
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. Data mining is the process of analyzing large amounts of data in order to discover patterns and other information. Browse the list of 4 623 mining abbreviations with their meanings and definitions. Blast the action of breaking and displacing rock by means of explosives.
Rotary drill a machine that drills holes by rotating a rigid, tubular string of drill rods to which is attached a bit. Bootleg coal the mining andor selling of coal from an area not owned by the miner or without the owners permission. A trading glossary is available in the pgm prices section terms appearing in italics are also defined within the glossary. The company is based in germany, and has operations in america, great britain, poland and south africa. Glossary of terminology commonly used in mining and reclamation technology acid mine drainage. Abutment in coal mining, 1 the weight of the rocks above a narrow roadway is transferred to the solid coal along the sides, which. As the use of text mining becomes more widespread, now is the time for information managers to make sure they understand the basics. Dictionary of terms related to coal mining, coal, lease, geography, maps, the bureau of land management, and the coal fields. Gold mining terms and definitions mining for schools.
The definitions and useages come from historical and contemporary sources and consideration is given to those. A glossary of terms and meanings along with the terminolgy used in mining and exploration. There are a number of terms used in prospecting, many of which you may be unfamiliar with. 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 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. In an attempt to create a good mining dictionary lexicon any registered aditnow member can add new terms. This is a partial glossary of coal mining terminology commonly used in the coalfields of the united kingdom. Glossary of mining terms the strip mining handbook. By continuing to browse this website you agree to the use of cookies.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Air shaft a vertical opening into a mine for the passage of air. Glossary of mining terms, terminology, abbreviations, symbols. Air split the division of a current of air into two or more parts. Department of the interior 1996 unless otherwise noted. Mining definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The aim of the glossary is to clarify some technical words associated with resource development using everyday language. Glossaries of mining safety four glossaries of mining, electrical, diesel, and blasting terms. We have put together as many of them as we possible could. Ritchieand ray hooker the authors present a glossary of mining terminology commonly used in australia and new zealand. 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. Borehole a vertical or inclined hole, used for ventilation from one level to another, or to carry waterlines or electrical wires. Advance mining in the same direction, or order of sequence.
A dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms, presented online by edumine. It does not go completely through the hill or mountain. Full text of a glossary of terms used in coal mining see other formats. Mining definition, the act, process, or industry of extracting ores, coal, etc.
705 554 126 1491 1039 157 280 738 1436 623 847 832 1017 1206 506 718 251 386 313 24 1464 1193 1401 173 767 1301 74 512 354 1234 663 49 313