| Term | Explanation | Editorials |
| VEIN | Vein (Lode) seam of ld-bearing ore running through rock. | Search Editorials |
| VIBRATING TABLE | Vibrating Table machine that is mainly used in placer mining. vibrates its contents and helps to separate ld from debris. | Search Editorials |
| VOLATILITY | Volatility The degree to which underlying ld prices change from day-to-day. Uncertainty in the markets (such as the aftermath of September 11th - 9/11) tends to increase the level of price volatility, whilst market holidays and inactive financial markets tend to lead to a reduction in volatility. | Search Editorials |