Mining Flashcards
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What is OPEN-PIT MINING?
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A surface mining technique that extracts minerals from an open pit in the ground.
2
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What is OPEN-PIT MINING commonly used for?
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-The extraction of coal, iron ore, aluminium and gold.
3
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What is the general principle of REHABILITTATION?
A
To create natural land contours & revegetate the site for recreational or pastrol use.
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