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selective mining

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selective mining [si′lek·tiv ′mīn·iŋ]
(mining engineering)
A method of mining whereby ore of unwarranted high value is mined in such manner as to make the low-grade ore left in the mine incapable of future profitable extraction; in other words, the best ore is selected in order to make good mill returns, leaving the low-grade ore in the mine.


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