Orefield
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004032
A geographical area containing a concentration of mineral deposits that are economically viable for extraction. This region typically includes multiple mines, prospects, and associated infrastructure. The boundaries of an orefield are defined by the geological extent of the mineralization and the economic feasibility of mining operations within it.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004032 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Erzfeld; Spanish: yacimiento mineral; French: champ minier |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-004032",
"term": "Orefield",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A geographical area containing a concentration of mineral deposits that are economically viable for extraction. This region typically includes multiple mines, prospects, and associated infrastructure. The boundaries of an orefield are defined by the geological extent of the mineralization and the economic feasibility of mining operations within it.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Erzfeld",
"es": "yacimiento mineral",
"fr": "champ minier"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/orefield/"
}
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