The discussion revolves around mining techniques, specifically how miners locate valuable resources such as gems, uranium, and gold, and how they avoid damaging the ore during extraction. The scope includes both theoretical aspects and practical applications in mining operations.
Participants generally agree that geological expertise and sampling techniques are crucial in mining, but there is uncertainty regarding the specifics of how miners avoid damaging the ore and the exact methodologies used in exploration.
Limitations include a lack of detailed discussion on the specific equipment and techniques used in mining, as well as unresolved questions about the environmental impacts of certain mining processes.
There is a lot of historical experience. The big mining companies more or less know where huge deposits might be, and then they drill for samples, which are then tested.Ukitake Jyuushirou said:Hi all,
I have a question about mining (as in gem, uranium, gold etc). How do the miners know where to dig and how not to damage the ore during the mining process?
Thanks
Ukitake Jyuushirou said:But even if they know where more or less the precious minerals are at, I'm pretty sure they would hire a geologist to map out the areas underneath the Earth and the depth where its located at. So does anyone know the equipment, science and technique behind such an endeavor?