[Jewelry making - Article 00008] - [Orchid] Platinum mining

[Ettagale]

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    Platinum mining is not a byproduct of gold mining.  It is found as a
    deposit on its own.  In terms of mining processes, underground
    mining, whether gold, platinum or diamond, is very similar.  In all
    cases, once the mining goes underground, shafts are sunk and then
    tunnels are constructed that follow the seam of the mineral being
    mined.  Deep, narrow holes are drilled into the rock, sticks of
    dynamite are placed in the holes; the sticks are linked with wire. 
    After the mine is cleared of all workers, the blast is set off and
    tons of ore are blasted loose.  When the dust settles, literally,
    the next shift of workers descends and loads up the ore which is
    sent to the surface where the recovery process begins.  

    Just thought you'd like to know from someone who has been
    underground at diamond, platinum and gold mines in South Africa. 

    Ettagale Blauer   

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