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Caoxite – Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

The name ‘caoxite‘ is an acronym with two possible meanings. One is for the key chemical components present in the mineral- CAlcium and OXalate. The other is for the Centennial Anniversary Of X-rays, an essential analytical tool in modern mineralogy.

28 May 2014

Carlosruizite – Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Carlosruizite was named after Carlos Ruiz F. (1916– ), who was the first Director of the Chilean Geological Survey.

28 May 2014

Caresite - Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Caresite is a member of the quintinite group of minerals. The mineral was first discovered in 1997 from Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville County, Quebec, as well as in the Corporation quarry, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

28 May 2014

Native Metal - Mining Fundamentals

Native metal is the uncombined form of metal that occurs in nature. It is the pure, metallic form that does not occur in combination with other elements. Native metals are either found as native deposits singly or as alloys.

25 May 2014

Magnetic Gradient Survey - Mining Fundamentals

A magnetic gradient survey is a type of geophysical survey that is conducted with the help of a pair of magnetometers. The two magnetometers are held apart at a fixed distance and the difference in magnetic field at a height above the ground is measured.

25 May 2014

Magnetic Separation - Mining Fundamentals

Magnetic separation is a process by which magnetically susceptible material is separated from a mixture by the application of a strong magnetic field. Iron ores are usually subjected to magnetic separation process due to the high magnetic susceptibility of iron.

25 May 2014

Plate Tectonics - Mining Fundamentals

Plate tectonics is a scientific theory which explains the structure and motion of Earth’s outermost layer, the lithosphere, and other associated phenomena.

25 May 2014

Ore Pass - Mining Fundamentals

Ore pass is a vertical or near-vertical opening created during underground mining operation to transfer materials. It is designed based on the gravitational force between different ground levels to provide convenient material handling system and reduce haulage distances.

24 May 2014

Outcrop - Mining Fundamentals

Outcrop is a bedrock that is exposed or old superficial deposits on the Earth’s surface. In most places, outcrops are covered by a mantle of soil and vegetation. However, the rock may crop out or exposed in places where the overlying cover is removed by tectonic uplift or erosion.

24 May 2014

Oreshoot - Mining Fundamentals

An ore shoot may be described as a mass of ore deposit residing in a vein that might resemble a pipe or a ribbon or a chimney in structure. The ore shoot consists of the most valuable part of the ore deposit.

24 May 2014