Mining Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• diamond: hard, precious gem often mined from deep within the earth
• silver: valuable metal often extracted alongside other minerals
• pit: large hole dug for mining or excavation purposes
• tunnelling: process of creating underground passages for mining
• copper: malleable metal commonly mined for various industrial uses
• geology: study of the earth's structure, including the formation of minerals
• sifting: method of separating materials of different sizes in mining
• adit: horizontal passage leading into a mine for access or drainage
• galena: mineral often mined for its lead content
• dewatering: removing water from a mine or excavation site
• sulfide: compound often found in mineral deposits, especially in ore bodies
• crystalline: structure formed by minerals with well-defined shapes and angles
• tailings pond: artificial reservoir for storing waste from mining operations
• slag: residue left after smelting or refining metal from ore
• magnetite: magnetic mineral commonly found in iron ore deposits
• stope: underground excavation where ore is extracted in a mine
• haulage: transporting mined materials from the extraction point to the surface
• amalgamation: process of combining mercury with gold or silver for extraction
• seam: layer of coal or mineral within a rock formation
• stripping: removing overburden or unwanted material to access desired minerals