Strip Ratio

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Mining

Définition

Ratio of waste rock volume to ore volume in an open-pit mine. E.g., 3:1 means 3 tonnes of waste per tonne of ore. Key determinant of open-pit economics. Higher ratios indicate higher operating costs.

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