The longest horizontal dimension of an orebody or zone of mineralization.

A method of concentrating valuable minerals based on their adhesion properties.

To analyze the proportions of metals in an ore; to test an ore or mineral for composition, purity, weight, or other properties of commercial interest.

Waste material used to fill the void created by mining an orebody.

A large steel cylinder containing steel balls into which crushed ore is fed. The ball mill is rotated, causing the balls to cascade and grind the ore.

Horizontal steps/increments mined as an open pit progresses deeper.

Term used to describe financial market conditions when share prices are going up.

Term used to describe financial market conditions when share prices are going up.

A secondary metal or mineral product recovered in the milling process such as copper and silver.

A financial term used to describe the value financial markets put on a company. Determined by multiplying the number of outstanding shares of a company by the current stock price.