Lode

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003404",
  "term": "Lode",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mineral deposit consisting of a vein or system of veins containing valuable ore minerals, often within a fissure or fracture in the host rock. These deposits form when mineral-rich fluids circulate through cracks and precipitate minerals. Lodes are a primary target for hard rock mining operations seeking metals like gold, silver, or copper.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Erzgang",
    "es": "filón",
    "fr": "filon"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/lode/"
}