{"id":3013,"date":"2023-12-11T13:04:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T13:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fensfeltet.no\/?page_id=3013"},"modified":"2023-12-12T13:16:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T13:16:44","slug":"ordlisten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fensfeltet.no\/en\/ordlisten\/","title":{"rendered":"The glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"
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tailings*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
residual materials or waste in connection with mining operations.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
Tailings<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
residual materials or waste in connection with mining operations.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
tailings*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
residual materials or waste in connection with mining operations.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
mining rights*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
mineral rights refer to exploration rights and extraction rights, which are regulated by the Minerals Act. (DMF)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
mining rights*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
mineral rights refer to exploration rights and extraction rights, which are regulated by the Minerals Act. (DMF)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
byproduct*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
When the main product is separated from the ore, one is left with by-products and tailings. By-products can be sold, while tailingsmust be deposited.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
CRMA*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
The EU's Critical Raw Materials Act lays down guidelines for how the EU must succeed.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
DIRMIN*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Direktoratet for mineralforvaltning med Bergmesteren for Svalbard<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
FDC*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Abbreviation for the area with the rock type Fe-dolomite-carbonatite, also referred to as rauhaugite.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
Fensfeltet*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Mineral deposit at Ulefoss in Telemark. The geology in the area is based on a limestone volcano (Fenvulkanen) that was active 580 million years ago.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
green transition*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Change in an environmentally and climate-friendly direction. Often linked to the UN's sustainability goals (<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
the mine entrances<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
The entrance to the underground mine.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
IEA*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
International Energy Agency. Also abbreviated IAEA.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
IFE*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Institute for Energy Technology is Norway's nuclear research institute.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
volcano<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Limestone volcanism is a rare type of volcano where lava is formed with a significant content of carbonates. Rocks associated with limestone volcanism are called carbonatites, which are known to contain rare earths.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
nuclear power*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Production of electrical energy by transformation of atomic nuclei, so-called nuclear energy<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
nuclear power plants*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Power plants that produce electrical energy by transforming atomic nuclei, so-called nuclear energy<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
critical raw materials*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Raw materials that are economically and strategically important to the economy, and that have a high risk of disruption in the supply lines. Rare earths are considered among the most critical.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
LKAB*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
State-owned Swedish mining company. Known for operating the iron mines in Kiruna.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
THE ORE*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
A rock that contains minerals or elements in economically viable quantities.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
the ore*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
A rock that contains minerals or elements in economically viable quantities.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
NGU*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Norges geologiske unders\u00f8kelser<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
niobium<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
element with atomic no. 41 and atomic symbol Nb. In its pure form it appears as a light gray metal. (SNL)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
opprede*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
techniques and methods for separating minerals from the ore.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
Paris Agreement*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that will help the world's countries limit climate change. (Source: UN)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
REE<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
REE is an abbreviation for the English expression rare earths elements (rare earths)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
REE<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
REE is an abbreviation for the English expression rare earths elements (rare earths)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
REE<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
REE is an abbreviation for the English expression rare earths elements (rare earths)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
S\u00f8ve gruver*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Decommissioned mining facility in the Fen Complex where niobium was extracted between 1953 and 1965. The state was responsible for the operation via AS Norsk Bergverk.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
s\u00f8vitt*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Calcite-rich rock with niobium-containing minerals, known from the Fen Complex and named after the farm S\u00f8ve.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
stealth technology*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Common term for techniques to make military equipment less visible on radar and other sensors.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
strategic raw materials*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Raw materials that are important for weapons production and defence, and that states want secure access to, or prevent the other party from obtaining. (DSD)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
thorium*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Thorium er et metallisk, radioaktivt grunnstoff som har atomnummer 90 og atomsymbol Th. (SNL)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
TREO*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Total rare earth oxides, i.e. all the rare earth elements in oxide form.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
uranium*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
\u00a0Uranium is a radioactive element with atomic number 92 and atomic symbol U. (SNL)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
extraction rights*<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Extraction rights for the state's minerals are granted by the Directorate for Minerals, and means that the operator can later apply for an operating licence.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
V2-rockets.<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Rocket-propelled bomb used by the Germans to bomb England during World War II.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
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