A
Artisanal Mining
The extraction of minerals using simple, non-mechanical methods.
Assay
A chemical analysis to estimate the mineral content in a sample.
Adit
A horizontal entrance to a mine used to access inner layers.
B
Bioleaching
Using living organisms to extract minerals from ore.
C
Cage
A structure used to transport workers and equipment.
Cyanide Heap Leaching
A process for extracting minerals using a cyanide solution.
Caving methods
A mining process involving the collapse of surrounding rocks.
D
Dredging equipment
A ship or machine used to extract materials from the bottom of water bodies.
Dewatering
The removal of water from a mining area to facilitate operations.
Drift Mining
The extraction of minerals through drifts or horizontal passages.
Dredging
Extracting materials from the bottom of water bodies using special equipment.
E
Extraction
Extract the mineral resources from the Earth.
Exploration
The search for new areas where minerals can be extracted.
G
Grizzly
A metal grid used to separate coarse materials.
Gravity Circuits
A technique for separating minerals using gravity.