Veins that contain valuable minerals are referred to as "lodes" Gold, in hardrock form, (lode) is commonly associated with quartz veins that protrude through the general country rock which makes up the earth's crust Lodes are the original source of placer gold deposits
Mineralized rock lying within boundaries clearly separating it from the neighboring rock and extending longitudinally in a continuous zone or belt In mining law, and in popular usage in the Western States, it is synonymous with "ledge" and "vein "
A vein of metallic ore that lies within definite boundaries, or within a fissure
a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
A mineral deposit in solid rock London fix - The twice-daily bidding session held by five dealing companies to set the gold price There are also daily London fixes to set the prices of other precious metals London Metals Exchange - A major bidding market for base metals, which operates daily in London
A clearly defined vein of rich ore The principal vein in a region was called the "mother lode "