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ORE SIGHT [1 record]

Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metals Mining
DEF

Ore that has been exposed on three sides and for which tonnage and quality estimates have been made.

CONT

... the mining geologist often has to classify his ore reserves into three classes: proved, probable and possible. Proved ore has been so thoroughly sampled that we can be certain of its outline, tonnage and average grade, within certain limits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mines métalliques
OBS

Dans les gisements en amas, on classe le minerai comme «à vue» si toutes ou la plupart des arêtes du prisme le délimitant sont tracées et reconnues.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Minas metálicas
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