It would be fair to say that mining is the backbone of the manufacturing and infrastructure sector.

Mining is the process of extracting minerals from the earth. It requires cutting-edge technology, skilled labourers, government approvals, and much more. But what exactly are these minerals that the miners are extracting? Well, they are concentrated in natural rock and sediment deposits, known as ores. And the higher the ore grade, the more concentrated the desired minerals are.

For example, magnetite is the finest ore for iron extraction, with a total iron content ranging from 68-71%.

But, mining is not the only way miners can extract minerals from the earth’s surface. There is another process similar to mining – Quarrying. This process extracts minerals primarily for construction materials, like gravel, sand, and limestone. Quarrying is usually associated with open pit mines, open cast mines, and excavation of shallow deposits.