mining machinery
[ˈmaɪnɪŋ məˈʃiːnəri]
nounpl: mining machinery (uncountable) or mining machines (countable)
maquinaria de mineração
1. Heavy equipment and mechanical devices used in the extraction and processing of minerals and ores from the earth
The mining machinery at the copper mine operates 24 hours a day to extract ore efficiently.
A maquinaria de mineração na mina de cobre funciona 24 horas por dia para extrair minério com eficiência.
2. Equipment specifically designed for drilling, blasting, loading, and transporting minerals underground or in open-pit mines
Modern mining machinery includes hydraulic excavators, haul trucks, and drilling rigs.
A maquinaria de mineração moderna inclui escavadeiras hidráulicas, caminhões de transporte e perfuratrizes.
3. Mechanized systems for ore processing, crushing, grinding, and separation of minerals
The facility invested in new mining machinery to improve ore processing capacity.
A instalação investiu em nova maquinaria de mineração para melhorar a capacidade de processamento de minério.
Mining machinery is central to Brazil's economy, particularly in Minas Gerais, which is one of the world's largest mining regions. The term is widely used in industrial, engineering, and business contexts. In the USA, this terminology is standard in the mining and construction equipment industries, with companies like Caterpillar and Komatsu dominating the market.
Related Idioms & Phrases
state-of-the-art mining machinery
heavy mining machinery
mining machinery breakdown
mining machinery maintenance
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