basalt mining
[bəˈsɔːlt ˈmaɪnɪŋ]
nounpl: basalt mining operations
mineração de basalto
1. The extraction and removal of basalt, a dark volcanic rock, from the earth's surface or subsurface for commercial, industrial, or construction purposes
Basalt mining has become increasingly important for road construction and aggregate production in recent decades.
A mineração de basalto tornou-se cada vez mais importante para a construção de estradas e produção de agregados nas últimas décadas.
2. The industrial process and operations involved in quarrying and processing basalt stone
The company expanded its basalt mining operations to meet growing demand from the construction sector.
A empresa expandiu suas operações de mineração de basalto para atender à crescente demanda do setor de construção.
Basalt mining is particularly significant in Brazil, especially in the southern regions (Paraná and Santa Catarina states) where extensive basalt deposits exist. The industry plays a crucial role in Brazil's construction and infrastructure development. Environmental concerns about basalt mining, including landscape degradation and habitat loss, have become increasingly prominent in both Brazilian and Portuguese environmental discussions.
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