Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
pit shell
English answer:
the outer limit, the extremities of the mining area
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juvera
Mar 28, 2005 09:00
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English term
pit shell
English
Tech/Engineering
Mining & Minerals / Gems
"Resources are reported within the US$400/oz pit shell"
Any idea of what a "pit shell" is?
Thanks in advance... and Happy Easter!
Any idea of what a "pit shell" is?
Thanks in advance... and Happy Easter!
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juvera
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the outer limit of the pit, extremities of the feasible mining operation
The pit shell is the defined area where the mining is to take place. Imagine an irregular shape, and put it into the earth crust. The inside is the mining area, the outline is the shell. They establish the quality, position etc of the ore, and decide, how far the operation should proceed in any direction to make it worthwhile.
Nowadays it is a very sophisticated excercise, and here is a website to explain a "pit shell optimisation" computer program.
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/983432?bs=1#marker_submit
Nowadays it is a very sophisticated excercise, and here is a website to explain a "pit shell optimisation" computer program.
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/983432?bs=1#marker_submit
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Comment: "Thank you for your explanation. It confirms what I thought... Now I just have to find a French equivalent!"
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