Underground mine definition

Underground mine means a mine where the coal lays at a sufficient depth below the earth’s surface that is not practical for a surface mine. Also known as a “deep” or “drift” mine. An underground mine’s coal is typically removed mechanically and transferred by shuttle car and/or conveyor to a surface location.
Underground mine means the below-surface mine workings within which ore and waste rock are removed.
Underground mine means subterranean workings for the purpose of obtaining a desired material or materials.

Examples of Underground mine in a sentence

  • The combination of land holdings comprises approximately 4,147 acres and gives Titan mineral rights to resources as defined in the Congo Pit and the Sheep Underground mine areas.


More Definitions of Underground mine

Underground mine means any subterranean excavation for minerals or ores having a roof of undisturbed rock (as opposed to open-pit excavations).
Underground mine means a mine that is not a surface mine and includes any work, undertaking or facility used in connection therewith; (“mine souterraine”)
Underground mine means the Prestea underground mining operation; and
Underground mine means an area where minerals are extracted from
Underground mine means the ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ and Eastern Deeps mines located within the Properties.
Underground mine means the surface effects associated with the shaft, slopes, drifts or inclines connected with excavations penetrating coal seams or strata and the equipment connected therewith which contribute directly or indirectly to the mining, preparation or handling of coal.
Underground mine means a mine other than a surface mine;