alluvial
Process of surface mining which involves digging and sifting through mud, sand and gravel using shovels and sieves. Alluvial deposits refer to sediment which is transported and deposited by water. It is found in rivers, lakes and the ocean, which can transport and concentrate valuable minerals, such as gold and diamonds. Sources: Mining Dictionary; Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.
- Part of Speech: adjective
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: Diamond mining; Gold mining
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