Applied Science and Research - Mining
Study terms related to mineral exploration, excavation, drilling, blasting, extraction, underground and surface mining, processing, and material transport.
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an accumulation of mineral or ore that has formed naturally in the ground
the act of extracting ores, coal, or other geological materials from the earth
the act of boring a hole into the earth in search of petroleum
the use of controlled chemical explosives to fracture hard rock formations
the process of removing a substance or object by applying physical force or effort
the activity of traveling through or investigating an unfamiliar place in order to learn about it or make discoveries
the act of searching for valuable things like minerals, oil, or opportunities
a large open excavation from which stone, rock, or similar materials are extracted
a vertical or sloping passageway excavated for mining ore or ventilating a mine
a passage built or dug through or under an obstacle, especially for roads, railways, or people
a surface excavation that remains open during mining activities for extracting near-surface ores and minerals
an excavation network of tunnels and shafts beneath the earth's surface for extracting minerals and ores
a hole or passage drilled into the ground, typically for exploratory purposes
the industrial process of crushing and separating ore to extract valuable minerals from waste
the mechanical process of reducing large extracted rocks and ore into smaller pieces using heavy-duty crushers
small particles or waste produced by grinding something
the mechanical separation of crushed rock and minerals by particle size using mesh or perforated surfaces
a process that separates valuable minerals from waste by making mineral surfaces water-repellent
the process of heating and melting rocks or ores to take out metals from them
waste material left over from mining and mineral processing, often stored and reprocessed to recover remaining metals
the surface soil and rock that must be removed to access underlying coal seams or mineral deposits
the system that supplies fresh air and removes contaminants from underground mines
the act of transporting goods or materials by road, rail, or sea, typically involving the use of vehicles or vessels designed for such purposes
a moving belt that transports materials in an industrial setting
