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SPECIFIC MINING [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Extraction Procedures - Various (Mining)
DEF

A method of mining whereby ore of unwarranted high value is mined in such manner as to make the low-grade ore left in the mine incapable of future profitable extraction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'extraction divers (Exploit. minière)
DEF

Abattage séparé de zones de minerais de qualités différentes, assurant ainsi le contrôle de la qualité.

OBS

Méthode de «minage contrôlé», par opposition à l'extraction en vrac, par laquelle on suit la veine du minerai en laissant dans la mine les teneurs auxquelles on ne s'intéresse pas. (Renseignements et équivalents obtenus d'un traducteur à Énergie, Mines et Ressources, Canada)

Spanish

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