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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mining equipmentmining apparatusextraction equipmentmineral extraction machinerymine equipment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
maquinaria de mineração
Standard and most commonly used term in Brazil
General Brazilian Portuguese
equipamento de mineração
Alternative term, more commonly used in technical contexts
São Paulo
máquinas de mineração
Frequently used in industrial and business contexts in São Paulo state
Minas Gerais
máquinas de extração mineral
Common in the major mining region of Brazil
Portugal
maquinaria mineira
European Portuguese variant, slightly different terminology

Related Words

excavatordrill righaul truckcrusherscreening equipmentmining operationsore processingextraction technology

Related Idioms & Phrases

state-of-the-art mining machinery
heavy mining machinery
mining machinery breakdown
mining machinery maintenance
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