Mining and Mineral Processing

Mining is the process of discovering and extracting valuable minerals or resources from the Earth's crust, such as metals, coal, or gemstones. Once mined, the raw materials often contain impurities and are not directly usable, so mineral processing is employed. This involves crushing, grinding, and separating the valuable minerals from unwanted materials through methods like flotation or smelting. The goal is to produce concentrated, purified materials that can be further refined for industrial use or manufacturing, making the raw earth resources suitable for creating products we use daily.