Hematite - An oxide of iron, and one of that metal's most common ore minerals. High grade - Rich ore. As a verb, it refers to selective mining of the best ore in a deposit. High-grader - One who steals rich ore, especially gold, from a mine. Hoist - The machine used for raising and lowering the cage or other conveyance in a shaft.
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