Vanning

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006413",
  "term": "Vanning",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A manual method of mineral separation that uses a shallow pan, called a van, and water to concentrate heavy minerals from crushed ore. The operator agitates the pan in a specific motion, causing the denser mineral particles to settle at the bottom while lighter waste material is washed over the rim. This technique is a form of gravity concentration.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schlämmerei",
    "es": "lavado de mineral",
    "fr": "lavage à la batée"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/vanning/"
}