Various Types Of Mining

Defining Mining Mining is the process of extracting essential mineral ores or geological substances of great value from rocks and earth’s surface, which can be used for a wide range of purposes They can be used in industrial applications, in infrastructure or in home wares, or in jewellery or many other uses

Mining can be done for underground reserves or surface resources Why Is Mining Conducted?

Types Of Mining The main types of mining can be identified as underground mining, open cast mining, strip mining, alluvial mining, quarrying mining and drilling

Types Of Mining However, for the purpose of simpler understanding, we can broadly classify mining as placer mining, hydraulic mining, hard rock mining and open pit mining

Placer Mining In placer mining, raw minerals are deposited on the surface of sand on beaches or places where the rivers or oceans touch the land. The sand is picked up manually and transported to separation plants. The heavy minerals are then separated according to their size to different grades

Hydraulic Mining Hydraulic mining is done with the use of high pressured water passing through the mineral rock, which breaks it and separates mineral ores from the rocks

Hard Rock Mining Hard rock mining on the other hand is done by digging into solid rock to find the minerals.

Open Pit Mining And lastly, open pit mining involves digging large open holes in rocks mostly done for the mining of Copper

Heavy Mineral Mining in India One of the premier companies that indulge in heavy mineral mining in India is V.V. Mineral. V.V Mineral is a family grown business started by Mr. S Vaikundarajan, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, VV Group. V.V. Mineral has been awarded as the ‘Number One Garnet Exporters’ of our country. Zircon mining, Rutile mining and Ilmenite mining are some of the other mining activities that VV Minerals engage in.

About VV Mineral VV Mineral is India's largest Mining, Manufacturer and Exporter of Garnet & Ilmenite. At the global level, VVM is poised to rise above the number two position.VVM is the first private Ilmenite Exporter in India. Established in 1989, the company have achieved significant market share in Europe, Middle East, East Asia, Australia and USA. V.V. Mineral is a family grown business started by Mr. S Vaikundarajan, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, VV Group. To know more about V. V. Mineral you can visit our website:

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