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Mineral extraction   /mˈɪnərəl ɛkstrˈækʃən/   Listen
Mineral extraction

noun
1.
Crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques.  Synonyms: beneficiation, mineral dressing, mineral processing, ore dressing, ore processing.






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... name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive ...
— The 2008 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.



Words linked to "Mineral extraction" :   mineral processing, beneficiation, ore dressing, mineral dressing, ore processing, extraction, activating agent



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