terrace mining
Surface mining technique whereby the ore bearing rocks are exposed by creating horizontal terraces in circular step formations by means of blasting and digging. The debris is then washed to obtain the ore. Mining of gems, such as emeralds is a good example of terrace mining. Source: Infomine, Mining Dictionary.
- Part of Speech: adjective
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining
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