Silver Ore Mining

Silver ore is a type of ore that can be obtainedby truck via a spiral access tunnel (decline).
through the Mining skill in various places.Most of the silver has been a byproduct of mining
The Silver Ore Mining  industry is expected toother metals, such as copper (Copperopolis),
generate revenue of about $4.37 billion in 2009-10,tungsten (Pine Creek mine in Inyo County), or
compared with $3.50 billion in 2004-05. Revenue isgold. However, there have been mines where
expected to rebound by 19% in 2009-10 on thesilver was the principal product.
back of much higher metal prices, after falling bySilver mining was a driving force in the settlement
an estimated 39.2% in 2008-09, when metalof world, with major booms for silver and
prices slumped.associated minerals (lead, mostly) in the galena
Most silver is produced from the silver-bearingore silver is most commonly found in.
lead mineral, called galena. Some also is producedThis Silver ore Mining industry comprises
from copper and gold mining. Silver is recoveredestablishments primarily engaged in developing the
when crude lead is refined to high purity.mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e.,
Silver ore Mining includes the development of minepreparing) ores valued chiefly for their silver
sites and the on-site processing of the ore into acontent. Establishments primarily engaged in
concentrate or, more commonly.transformation of the silver into bullion or dore bar
Most of silver (lead-zinc and/or copper) mines arein combination with mining activities are included in
highly mechanised, underground operations. Ore isthis industry.
drilled and blasted in large volumes and transferredSilver ore Mining includes the development of mine
to underground rock crushers by large loaderssites and the on-site processing of the ore into a
and trucks. The crushed ore is then hoisted to theconcentrate or, more commonly.
surface in skips or driven directly to the surface