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  • Gossan - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 29 Apr 2014
    Gossan refers to the rust-colored capping or staining of a mineral deposit, which is mostly formed due to the oxidation or alteration of iron sulfides.
  • Glacial Striations - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 6 Jun 2014
    Glacial striations are lines or scratches that occur on a smooth rock surface caused by glacial abrasion.
  • Gangue - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 29 Apr 2014
    Gangue refers to substances that are extracted along with desired minerals or ores due to their close association, and are considered commercially worthless in mining.
  • Fold - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 6 Jun 2014
    Fold is a geological bend or flexure in stratified rocks resulting from the permanent deformation of sedimentary strata.
  • Feldspars - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 6 Jun 2014
    Feldspars are a group of silicate minerals that occur in igneous rocks. They are said to be one of the most abundant group of minerals in the earth's crust.The group consists of about 20 members.
  • Electrolytic Refining - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 23 Apr 2014
    Electrolysis or electrolytic refining is a technique used for extraction as well as purification of metals obtained by any refining method. In the electro- refining process, a block of impure metal is...
  • Fault - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 6 Jun 2014
    A fault is a break or fracture in the Earth's crust caused by tectonic forces along which slippage of rock has occurred.
  • Disseminated Ore - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 24 Apr 2014
    Disseminated ore is an ore containing small particles of valuable minerals spread quite uniformly throughout the host rock.
  • Banded Iron Formation - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 29 Apr 2014
    Banded iron formations (BIFs) are sedimentary rocks characterized by the presence of alternating layers of iron-rich minerals known as magnetite and amorphous silica-rich rocks known as cherts.
  • Development Drilling - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 24 Apr 2014
    Mining companies conduct development drilling before embarking on a mining project. Development drilling is performed to establish precise estimates of mineral reserves. This is performed once an ore...

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