Concept information

resource utilisation > extraction > mining > opencast mining

Preferred term

opencast mining  

Definition

  • Extracting metal ores and minerals that lie near the surface by removing the overlying material and breaking and loading the ore.

Broader concept

URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5874

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