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Leach and Adsorption Tank
A tank in which both leaching and adsorption processes occur in the recovery of metals
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Leach Circuit
A series of tanks or vessels used in the leaching process to extract valuable minerals
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Leach Feed Slurry Autosampler
An automatic sampling device used to collect samples of leach feed slurry for analysis
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Leach Feed Splitter Box
A device used to evenly distribute slurry to multiple leach tanks
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Leach Feed Thickener
A unit in a processing plant that thickens the slurry before it enters the leaching process
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Leach Tank
A vessel or tank used for the leaching process, where minerals are extracted by chemical reaction
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Leaching
A process that extracts minerals from ore by dissolving them in a liquid
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License to Operate
Authorization from regulatory bodies or authorities allowing a mining operation
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Liebherr
A company that manufactures heavy equipment, including mining machinery
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Liebherr 996
A specific model of mining equipment
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Lifter Bar
A bar used to lift material in a mill
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Lifter Face Angle
The angle of a lifter in a mill
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Liner Damage
The deterioration or harm to a liner
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Liner Handler
Equipment used for handling mill liners
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Liner Replacement
The process of removing and replacing worn or damaged liners in equipment like mills or crushers
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Lip Seal
A type of seal used to prevent the escape of fluid
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Litres per Second
A unit of flow rate measurement
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Load Haul Dump Loader
A machine used in underground mining for loading, hauling, and dumping
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Loader
A machine used for loading materials, such as ore or coal, into trucks
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Loading Explosive
The process of placing explosives in drill holes for blasting
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Location of Extraction
The specific site within a mine where extraction occurs
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Long-Wall Plough
A machine used in underground mining to extract coal
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Long-Wall Roof Support
Devices used to support the roof in underground coal mines
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Long-Wall Shearer
A machine used in underground mining to extract coal
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Lower Grade
Material with a lower concentration of valuable minerals
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Lube Analysis
The examination of lubricating oil or grease to assess its condition and effectiveness
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Lube Sampling
The process of collecting samples from lubrication systems for analysis
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Lube Schedule
A maintenance schedule for lubrication activities on equipment
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Lubrication Chart
A schedule specifying lubrication timelines and machines
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Lubrication Point
A location where lubrication is applied
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Lubrication System
The system responsible for supplying lubricant to moving parts
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Maintenance Interval
The frequency at which maintenance tasks are performed
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Material Safety Data Sheet
A document providing information about the properties and potential hazards of a substance
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MSDS
A document providing information about the properties and potential hazards of a substance
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Mean Time Between Failure
The average time elapsed between failures of a system or component
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MTBF
The average time elapsed between failures of a system or component
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Mean Time to Failure
The average time that a system or component will operate before failing
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MTTF
The average time that a system or component will operate before failing
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Mean Time to Repair
The average time taken to repair a system or component after a failure
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MTTR
The average time taken to repair a system or component after a failure
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Measuring Point
A designated location in a system or process where measurements or data are taken
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Mechanical Agitation
Agitating a mixture using mechanical means
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Mechanical Raking
Using mechanical devices to move material
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Media Filtration
A method of filtering liquids using a bed of granular media
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Media Handling System
Equipment and processes involved in the handling of grinding media, often used in mills
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Membrane Squeezing
Applying pressure to a membrane to remove liquid
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Metso
A manufacturer of equipment for mining, aggregates, recycling, and process industries
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Mill Diameter
The diameter of a mill
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Mill Discharge System
The system for discharging material from a mill
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Mill Drive
The mechanism responsible for driving or powering the mill in the grinding process
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Mill Efficiency
The effectiveness of a mill in achieving its purpose
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Mill Feed
The material fed into a grinding mill
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Mill Head
The head or end of a mill
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Mill Liner
A protective lining for a mill
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Milling Capacity
The ability of a mill to process a certain quantity of material within a specific time frame
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Milling Circuit
The complete path that material follows in a milling process
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Million Tons per Year
A unit of measurement for large quantities, indicating one million metric tons per year
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MTPY
A unit of measurement for large quantities, indicating one million metric tons per year
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Mine Site
The location where mining operations take place
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Mine Surveying
The process of creating maps and plans of a mine
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Mineral Beneficiation
The process of improving the quality and value of ore by cleaning, separating, and purifying the valuable minerals
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Mineral Dressing
Another term for mineral processing, involving the preparation of ores for extraction
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Mineral Processing
The process of extracting valuable minerals from their ores
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Mineral Slurry
A mixture of crushed ore particles and water, typically used in various mineral processing stages
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Mineralized Zone
A geological area containing valuable minerals
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Mobile Conveyor
A conveyor that can be moved around a site
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Moisture Reduction
The process of reducing the moisture content of a material
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Neutralisation Cyanidation Adsorption Circuit
A circuit in the processing plant that involves neutralization, cyanidation, and adsorption processes for extracting valuable minerals
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Non-Drive End Bearing
The bearing located at the end opposite to where a component is powered or driven
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Normet Charge Up Unit
Equipment used for loading explosives into blast holes
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Oil Pump
A pump used to circulate oil in a system
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Open Launder
An open trough or channel used for transporting materials, often associated with gravity flow
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Open-Pit Mine
A type of mine where the extraction of minerals occurs at the surface
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Operating Weight
The total weight of a machine, including all attachments and fluids
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Operator's Manual
A manual providing instructions for operating a machine
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Ore Bin
A storage container for ore
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Ore Comminution
The process of breaking down ore
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Ore Comminution Circuit
A system of crushers and mills used to break down ore into smaller pieces
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Ore Feed
The process of supplying ore to a processing plant
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Ore Hardness
A measure of the resistance of ore to crushing and grinding
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Orifice
A small opening through which fluid can flow
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Outlet Pipe
A pipe used for the outflow of fluid
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Overflow Arrangement
The design of the outlet for excess material
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Overflow Launder
A channel or trough for collecting and directing excess material that overflows from a process
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Overflow Return
The path for excess material to exit a system
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Overflow Tank
A tank designed to collect and manage overflow from a process
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Overland Conveyor
A conveyor system used for transporting bulk materials over long distances
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Oxygen Dissolution
The process of oxygen molecules becoming dissolved in a liquid
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Particle Recovery
The process of recovering valuable particles from a mixture
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Particle-Size Analyzer
A device used to measure and analyze the size distribution of particles in a material
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Paste Thickener
A type of thickener used for high-density applications
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Paste Thickening
The process of thickening material to form a paste
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Pebble Crusher
A type of crushing machine
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Pebble Crushing
The process used by pebble crusher
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Peripheral Launder
A channel for collecting overflow material
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Peristaltic Pump
A type of positive displacement pump that uses a flexible tube to move fluids
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Phosphate Concentrate
A processed form of phosphate ore with a higher concentration of valuable minerals
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Phosphate Processing
The series of operations involved in extracting and refining phosphate ores
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Pilot Control Unit
A device used for controlling hydraulic systems
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Pipe Conveyor
A conveyor that uses enclosed pipes to transport material