mining — /muy ning/, n. 1. the act, process, or industry of extracting ores, coal, etc., from mines. 2. the laying of explosive mines. [1250 1300; ME: undermining (walls in an attack); see MINE2, ING1] * * * I Excavation of materials from the Earth s… … Universalium
blast — 01. Three workers were killed today in an accidental [blast] at a downtown construction site. 02. The boss [blasted] him for getting drunk at lunch. 03. The [blast] from the explosion was heard three blocks away. 04. The mining company [blasted]… … Grammatical examples in English
Mining in the Upper Harz — The headframe of the Emperor William Shaft in Clausthal is one of the oldest surviving winding towers in Germany … Wikipedia
Underground mining (hard rock) — A three dimensional model of an underground mine with shaft access Underground hard rock mining refers to various underground mining techniques used to excavate hard minerals, mainly those containing metals[1] such as ore containing gold … Wikipedia
P&H Mining — Equipment Inc. Type Subsidiary (Parent: Joy Global) Industry Mining Founded in 1884 Headquarters … Wikipedia
Uranium mining — The Ranger Uranium Mine in Australia … Wikipedia
Drilling rig — For a detailed diagram of a Petroleum drilling rig, see List of components of oil drilling rigs. Drilling rig preparing rock blasting … Wikipedia
P&H MinePro — Created in 1996, P H MinePro Services is the global distribution and support arm of P H Mining Equipment, with offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, Russia, South, Africa, United Kingdom, United… … Wikipedia
Eagle mine project — The Eagle mine project is a proposed nickel and copper mine by Kennecott Minerals Corporation, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto. The company is currently considering opening mine on the Yellow Dog Plains in Michigan s Upper Peninsula (U.S.). Nickel and… … Wikipedia
Atlas Copco — Infobox Company company name = Atlas Copco company company type = Public (OMX|SSE45|ATCO A, OMXb|SSE46|ATCO B) foundation = 1873 location = Stockholm, Sweden key people = Sune Carlsson (Chairman of the board), Gunnar Brock (President and CEO)… … Wikipedia
Shaft construction — concerns the building of vertical openings such as Raises and Shafts. Shafts are vertical openings used for supplying equipment, personnel, and support systems to the horizontal tunnel where the pipeline is installed. They can be temporary or… … Wikipedia