lode mine definition

lode mine means a mining operation that removes the minerals from consolidated rock rather than from a placer deposit;

Related to lode mine

  • Mine means to carry on an operation with a view to, or for the purpose of

  • Minerals means mineral or minerals as defined in The Mines Act 1952.

  • Other Minerals means sulphur, lignite, coal, uranium, thorium, iron, geothermal steam, water, carbon dioxide, helium and all other minerals, ores or substances of value whether or not generally produced from a wellbore in conjunction with the production of oil and gas.

  • Coal mine ’ means any underground, surface, or strip mine from which coal is obtained.

  • Contract Area means, on the Effective Date, the area described in Appendix-A and delineated on the map attached as Appendix B or any portion of the said area remaining after relinquishment or surrender from time to time pursuant to the terms of this Contract (including any additional area as provided under Article 11.3).