Uranium FAQ > S (10 entries)
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A small portion of rock or a mineral deposit taken so that the metal content can be determined by assaying.
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Selecting a fractional but representative part of a mineral deposit for analysis.
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A sedimentary rock consisting of grains of sand cemented together.
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An instrument used to detect and measure radioactivity by detecting gamma rays; more sensitive than a geiger counter.
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An early-stage study on the economics of a mining project used for development planning. It is generally based on assumptions and estimated costs, and is neither as detailed nor as reliable ...
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A mineral occurrence that has been located, but whose extent is not known.
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Rock cuttings from a drill hole, sometimes used for assaying.
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Current delivery price of a commodity traded in the spot market.
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Holes drilled to intersect a hoped-for continuation of a mineralized horizon or structure along strike or down dip.
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Industrial development that does not detract from the potential of the natural environment to provide benefits to future generations.