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Placer mining explained
Placer mining explained. Placer mining is the mining of stream bed deposits for minerals. This may be done by openpit (also called opencast mining) or by various surface excavating equipment or tunnelling equipment.. Placer mining is frequently used for precious metal deposits (particularly gold) and gemstones, both of which are often found in alluvial deposits deposits of sand and gravel ...