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  • Plunge - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 21 Apr 2014
    In the field of structural geology, the orientations of real or imaginary lines, surfaces and planes are represented in three dimensional geometry. Trend and plunge are the two measurements that are...
  • Pegmatite - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 23 Apr 2014
    Pegmatite is a common intrusive igneous rock bearing a crystalline structure that is made up of interlocking crystals of size larger than 2.5 cm. Pegmatite rocks are characterized by their...
  • Oxidation - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 24 May 2014
    Mineral oxidation is a chemical reaction which takes place in a mineral upon exposure to oxygen resulting in a change in the chemical composition.
  • Plutonic Rock - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 28 Apr 2014
    Plutonic rocks are igneous rocks that are present at great depths of earth.In other words, they are intrusive igneous rocks.Plutonic rocks are formed when magma solidifies under the earth’s surface....
  • Panning - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 24 May 2014
    Panning is a simple mining method which separates particles of high specific gravity such as gold from gravels or soil by washing in a pan. Pans of various sizes have been developed over the years.
  • Plate Tectonics - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 25 May 2014
    Plate tectonics is a scientific theory which explains the structure and motion of Earth’s outermost layer, the lithosphere, and other associated phenomena.
  • Orebody - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 24 May 2014
    An orebody is the natural concentration of valuable mineral that can be extracted and sold at a profit. An ore body consists of minerals composed of metals that can be extracted by mining processes.
  • Oreshoot - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 24 May 2014
    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...
  • Orogeny - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 28 Apr 2014
    Orogeny refers to the cumulative effect of forces and events that result in a large structural deformation of the Earth’s crust. The structural deformation occurs due to the engagement of the tectonic...
  • Outcrop - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 24 May 2014
    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...

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