Glossary

Deutsch: Bergbau / Español: Minería / Português: Mineração / Français: Exploitation minière / Italiano: Estrazione mineraria /

Mining refers to the science, technique, and business of mineral discovery and exploitation. Strictly, the word connotes underground work directed to severance and treatment of ore or associated rock.

Practically, it includes opencast work, quarrying, alluvial dredging, and combined operations, including surface and underground attack and ore treatment.

Description

Mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth. This industry plays a crucial role in supplying raw materials for various sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and energy production. The process involves drilling, blasting, and transporting the materials to the surface for processing. Mining operations can vary in scale from small-scale artisanal mining to large-scale industrial mining. Environmental impact and sustainability are important considerations in modern mining practices. Safety regulations and technological advancements have improved the efficiency and safety of mining operations in recent years.

Application Areas

• Construction industry
• Manufacturing sector
• Energy production
• Metal production
• Chemical industry

Treatment and Risks

• Risks of accidents and injuries to workers
• Exposure to harmful chemicals and dust
• Respiratory illnesses from poor ventilation
• Noise-induced hearing loss
• Treatment includes medical care for injuries and illnesses, as well as safety training for workers

Examples

• Coal mining
• Gold mining
• Diamond mining
• Iron ore mining
• Salt mining

Similar Concepts and Synonyms

• Extraction
• Quarrying
• Digging
• Excavation
• Mining industry

Weblinks

• environment-database.eu: 'Mining' in the glossary of the environment-database.eu
• industrie-lexikon.de: 'Bergbau' in the industrie-lexikon.de (German)
• umweltdatenbank.de: 'Bergbau' im Lexikon der umweltdatenbank.de (German)

Articles with 'Mining' in the title

• Surface mining equipment: Surface mining equipment- are equipment or machines being used for surface mining when coal is found close to the surface or on hillsides. It involves removing the topsoil and subsoil and setting them aside while the coal is removed
• Surface mining method: Surface mining methods- are the procedures used to recover the coal found close to the surface or on the hillsides. Auger mining recovers coal through the use of a large-diameter drill driven into a coalbed in the side of a surface mine . . .
• Conventional mining: Conventional mining is characterized as the oldest form of room pillar mining, which consists of a series of operations that involve cutting the coal bed, so it breaks easily when blasted with explosives or high pressure air, and then . . .
• Coal mining productivity: Coal mining productivity is calculated by dividing total coal production by the total direct labor hours worked by all mine employees.

Summary

Mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals from the earth for various industries. It involves drilling, blasting, and processing to obtain the desired materials. Safety regulations and environmental concerns are important factors in modern mining practices.

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