Shaking Bed Selective Mining
Selective mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals from a specific ore body. It is the practice of pulling out only the best ore that contains higher concentrations of valuable minerals while leaving the rest of the ore in place. Shaking bed selective mining is a method of selectively mining ore that has been found in certain deposits. In this method, specialized equipment is used to shake the ore body in order to separate out the desired minerals from the rest of the ore.
One of the great benefits of shaking bed selective mining is that it allows for the extraction of higher concentrations of desired minerals from a single ore body. Without shaking bed selective mining, miners may have had to extract lower concentrations of desired minerals from multiple ore bodies. Shaking bed selective mining is also more cost-effective, since it does not require the additional expense associated with such operations as traditional strip and open pit mining.
The equipment used for shaking bed selective mining consists of a vibrating bed, a series of motors and hydraulic cylinders, and a rubber membrane or mat. The vibrating bed shakes or vibrates the ore body in a specific frequency and amplitude. The desired minerals are separated out in the process, leaving the rest of the ore in place. The separation process is very efficient and takes much less time than traditional mining methods.
The shaking bed selective mining method is usually used when the ore body in question is fairly shallow. This is beneficial, as shallow operations are generally less expensive and less risky than deeper operations. In addition, shallow operations are often less hazardous to human health, as they involve less exposure to potentially toxic materials.
Shaking bed selective mining techniques can be used on a variety of ore bodies. Generally, the ore body must have a relatively uniform grain size in order for the process to be effective. In addition, the ore body must have a higher concentration of the desired minerals than most other types of ore bodies, otherwise the desired minerals may not be recovered in any significant amounts.
Shaking bed selective mining has become increasingly popular in recent years as mining operations strive to become more efficient and cost-effective. The process is fairly simple and the technology is relatively inexpensive. As a result, mining companies are able to extract valuable minerals at a much lower cost than would be possible with traditional mining methods.
