Choice of mining and processing methods; Choice of mining method; What determines the type of mining?; Types of Mining; Processes and Considerations; Surface and underground mining: what’s the difference?

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Mining Methods

2. Outline of Topic 4:
We will explore all of the above in Topic 4.
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The Mining Cycle
 Choice of mining and processing methods
 Choice of mining method
 What determines the type of mining?
 Types of Mining
 Processes and Considerations
 Surface and underground mining: what’s the difference?

3. Mining Geology
• This is one of three employment centers for
geologists, and it is presently enjoying a
boom. The other boom employers are:
• The Petroleum Industry
• The Environmental Industry
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The Mining Cycle
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4. Modern safety standards mean that most modern mines, at least those
constructed by large corporations, are engineering marvels. They are
expensive, and are not constructed unless the commodity sought is known
to be present in profitable quantities and is recoverable.
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5. Choice of mining and processing methods:
“The simple aim in selecting and implementing a
particular mine plan is always to mine a mineral
deposit so that profit is maximized given the unique
characteristics of the deposit and its location, current
market prices for the mined mineral, and the limits
imposed by safety, economy, environment”
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The Mining Cycle