Definition
orebodies
noun
- Plural of orebody; naturally occurring concentrations of mineral deposits that are economically viable to extract.
Usage: technical; mining industry term; often used in geology and mining engineering
Examples
- The mining company identified several orebodies in the region suitable for extraction.
- Geologists mapped the orebodies to determine the most efficient mining strategy.
- The orebodies contained significant quantities of copper and gold.
- Exploration teams drilled core samples to assess the size and grade of the orebodies.
- Economic analysis showed that only the largest orebodies would be profitable to mine.