The unexcavated face of exposed overburden and coal in a surface mine or in a face or bank on the uphill side of a contour mine excavation. Found on http://www.coaleducation.org/glossary.htm
The unexcavated face of exposed overburden and coal in a surface mine or in a face or bank on the uphill side of a contour mine excavation. Found on http://www.rocksandminerals.com/glossary.htm