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General mining related terms and definitions in minerals and related activities.
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Peirce-Smith process
Mining; General mining
A basic converting process for copper matte in a magnesite-lined converter. The iron of the matte is fluxed by silica added before the process begins.
Pouring basin
Mining; General mining
A basin on top of a mould to receive the molten metal before it enters the sprue or downgate.
Wilmot jig
Mining; General mining
A basket-type jig, the basket being suspended in a tank of water. Pulsations are effected by moving this basket upward and downward by means of eccentrics. Has been used extensively in the ...
Cheque battery
Mining; General mining
A battery to close the lower part of a chute acting as a cheque to the flow of coal, and as a stopping to keep air in the breasts.
