Recently updated on February 21st, 2024 at 08:40 pm
The mining industry is one of the most globally distributed business sectors in the world – from iron ore mining in Australia and copper mines in Peru, to rare earth mines in China, and gold, and diamond mining in South Africa. Therefore, businesses in the energy and mining industries must have a plan for the increasing internationalization of their projects, markets, and staff. It’s not surprising that mining translation service has become more and more crucial for success in the industry.
Why Do You Need Mining Translation Service?
For mining-industry translation, it’s not enough just to know the language. Technical accuracy is equally important – a bad translation could be a threat to your productivity, revenue, or even safety. Therefore, trading in this very lucrative business requires excellent communication between the parties involved, and often, the services of an interpreter or a translator are necessary. It is essential that the translators be not only exceptional linguists but also specialists in the field, with industry-specific technical knowledge.
Mining Translation Service by Chinese Copywriter
Chinese Copywriter’s mining translation service covers the entire mining ecosystem, from mineral, and metal ore extraction, to milling, smelting, and transportation, as well as metallurgy, mining equipment, and mining automation technologies, and metals trading. Our translators are not only accomplished linguists but also have specialized knowledge and the requisite experience that the role calls for.
In addition to having a professional, expert, native translation team, we can integrate translations smoothly into the project management phase.
Types of Mining Content We Translate
We frequently carry out translations for petrochemical manuals, safety, and industrial hygiene, commercial contracts, technical glossaries for the oil industry, marketing documents, exploration, import, and export. Whether you need to translate safety training modules or import/export documents, our team is equipped to reproduce them into Chinese or English. No matter the document type, we will deliver it to you in the same format.
Here are just some of the documents we regularly translate for use in the mining and resources industry:
- Operation and maintenance manuals
- Technical and CAD drawings
- Environmental-Impact Assessments
- Topographical Surveys
- Environmental compliance audits
- Environmental impact assessments (EIA)
- Tender documentation
- Health and safety documents
- Press Releases
- Insurance Policies
Types of Mining Translation Service
Mining Equipment/eLearning Translation Service
Working in the mining industry can be a dangerous place if you don’t know what you’re doing. Regular training is essential and understanding the machines you’re working near or operating plays an important role in all aspects of the industry. Chinese Copywriter has professional translators and multilingual mining subject matter experts to provide accurate language translation services for all major mining equipment and machine tools
The most common types of mining equipment vary depending on whether the work is being carried out above or below ground or mining for gold, metals, coal, or crude oil. From drilling machines to excavators, crushing, and grinding equipment – the mining industry comes complete with all the right tools.
Digital Mining Translation Service
Digital mining refers to carrying out mining activities with a digital touch. It includes various solutions and services which are developed to optimize and manage mine operations and production activities. The digital mining market is expected to gain market growth in the forecast period of 2021 to 2028. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the market is growing with a CAGR of 14.3% in the forecast period of 2021 to 2028 and is expected to reach USD 31,453.164 million by 2028. Chinese Copywriter helps our clients translate a range of digital mining solutions from software interfaces to hardware user manuals so they can be deployed in all international markets.
Rare Earth Translation Service
Rare earth metals play a critical role in modern high-tech manufacturing for a full range of consumer products such as electric cars, smartphones, and next-generation IoTs (Internet of Things.). Demand for them exploded in recent years with the growth of technology and will continue to climb amid the ongoing race to create a large electric vehicle market.
Heavy rare earths are often difficult to source. They include metals like dysprosium and terbium, which play a critical role in defence, technology, and electric vehicles. Neodymium and praseodymium are some of the most sought-after light rare earth elements crucial in products such as motors, turbines, and medical devices
Chinese Copywriter’s professional mining translation service covers the entire supply chain for mined rare earth elements from extraction, processing, and international trade, as well as product engineering and manufacturing. We have the linguistic experts, localization best practices, and enterprise translation management solutions to deliver the complete, accurate, and scalable multilingual rare earth communications our clients need to successfully execute product launches in international markets and stay ahead of the competition.
Environment Translation for the Mining Industry
The rare earth industry has come under fire for environmental concerns. Many rare earth elements reside among mineral deposits with radioactive materials that can leach into the water table. Mining, processing, and disposal can also contribute to ecosystem disruption and release hazardous byproducts into the atmosphere.
All these activities require detailed technical documentation for regulatory submissions and compliance with international laws. For multinational mining companies, these environmental reports and studies must be translated accurately into the local target languages. Chinese Copywriter has a large team of professional native Chinese translators and subject matter experts to translate environmental assessment documents.
English-Chinese Glossary of Mining Terms
The following is a brief list of commonly used mining terms.
| English | Chinese |
| aereator | 曝气机 |
| availability of inputs close to the consumer market | 提供契合消费需求的产品 |
| downhole chemicals | 井下化学 |
| feed | 处理量；给料量 |
| gas cofiring with coal or waste | 与煤炭或废弃物共燃的瓦斯 |
| kogolong | 火山岩 |
| large tenement | 大型矿权地 |
| English | Chinese |
| shield hauler | 盾构拖车 |
| tin fumer | 锡烟化机; 锡烟化炉系统 |
| pseudomorph | 假晶 |
| rejection | 拒收标准； 退货标准 |
| gel ampoules for stemming explosives | 安培瓶装凝胶作为炸药的炮泥 |
| gomed stone (hessonite) | 钙铝榴石 |
| indra neelam (blue sapphire stone) | 王中王蓝宝石 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinese mining translation?
Chinese mining translation refers to the process of translating written materials related to the mining industry, such as technical documents, reports, and regulations, into Chinese.
What types of documents do you translate for the Chinese mining industry?
Our mining translation service for the Chinese market covers a wide range of documents, including technical manuals, safety documents, equipment specifications, exploration reports, and research papers.
How familiar are your translators with the Chinese mining industry?
Our translators are highly familiar with the Chinese mining industry, including the technical terminology and regulations specific to this industry. They have experience translating a wide range of materials for the mining sector, such as technical manuals, safety documents, equipment specifications, exploration reports, and research papers.
How do you ensure the accuracy of technical terms and industry specific language in your Chinese mining translations?
We ensure the accuracy of technical terms and industry specific language in our Chinese mining translations by using a team of experienced Chinese translators who have specialized knowledge in the mining industry. We also use advanced translation software to ensure consistency and accuracy in our translations.
Can you provide localization services for Chinese mining translations?
Yes, we can adapt text, images, and other elements to fit the cultural and linguistic norms of the target audience as well as ensuring compliance with Chinese mining regulations, laws and standards.
Translation Manager
Eva has 6 years of experience working as a News Editor and 5 years as a freelance copywriter. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies and a master’s degree in applied Linguistics from the University of Melbourne.