Underground mine definition

Underground mine means a mine where the coal lays at a sufficient depth below the earth’s surface that is not practical for a surface mine. Also known as a “deep” or “drift” mine. An underground mine’s coal is typically removed mechanically and transferred by shuttle car and/or conveyor to a surface location.
Underground mine means the below-surface mine workings within which ore and waste rock are removed.
Underground mine means any subterranean excavation for minerals or ores having a roof of undisturbed rock (as opposed to open-pit excavations).

Examples of Underground mine in a sentence

  • Golden Star also has a 90% interest in the Prestea Underground mine in Ghana.

  • Finance income and expense includes the following components: On February 1, 2018, Prestea Underground mine achieved commercial production, therefore no capitalized interest was recorded since.

  • These reports may include, but shall not be limited to, information concerning the location of the mine site, types of material mined, thickness and types of overburden materials, area of land disturbed during the report year, area of land reclaimed during the report year, as well as any other pertinent information concerning the mining operation and deemed necessary by the division.60.70(2) Underground mine maps.

  • The scope of True North Gold Mine includes: Underground mine development and production.

  • To date, the work has identified more than 5 lineal kilometres of vein structures that are outward extensions of the core NE Underground mine that present new exploration potential.


More Definitions of Underground mine

Underground mine means subterranean workings for the purpose of obtaining a desired material or materials.
Underground mine means the Xxxx Xxxxx and Eastern Deeps mines located within the Properties.
Underground mine means the surface effects associated with the shaft, slopes, drifts or inclines connected with excavations penetrating coal seams or strata and the equipment connected therewith which contribute directly or indirectly to the mining, preparation or handling of coal.
Underground mine means a mine that is not a surface mine and includes any work, undertaking or facility used in connection therewith; (“mine souterraine”)
Underground mine means the Prestea underground mining operation; and
Underground mine means an area where minerals are extracted from
Underground mine means a mine other than a surface mine;