Overview

This landmark publication distills the collective knowledge of the surface mining industry's most astute and discerning professionals. There are an extraordinary number of sectors that must be harnessed and understood before any surface operation can become a viable and profi table enterprise. Most of the world's natural resources are mined from open-sky, surface operations. If the mining world is to continue to provide the building blocks that global development demands, surface mining must be conducted in a smarter and more sustainable way, with fewer people and under greater scrutiny than in the past to match the expectations of a skeptical public, environmental custodians, and host communities, aswell as the legislative and fi nancial entities that allow mining to continue. The SME Surface Mining Handbook captures the essence of efficient, safe, and effective surface mining, thus inspiring and informing current and future generations of mining professionals. The SME Surface Mining Handbook describes the major methodologies involved in the surface extraction of ores, highlights the direction of change, and examines and communicates the developments within the sector. It explores the varied work being undertaken by individuals, academia, companies, equipment manufacturers, and specialist organizations in overcoming the myriad challenges that face today's surface mining industry.

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Author:   Peter Darling
Publisher:   Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration
Imprint:   Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration
Dimensions:   Width: 22.10cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 28.60cm
Weight:   0.810kg
ISBN:  

9780873354820

ISBN 10:   0873354826
Pages:   672
Publication Date:   28 February 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Shaping the Future of Surface Mining Open Pit Mining in a Changing World Practical Mine Planning and Design Selection Process for Hard‑Rock Mining Strip Mine Planning and Design Cost Estimating for Surface Mines Soil Stability, Support, and Control Rock Drilling and Excavation Surface Blasting Bulk Material Excavation, Loading, and Hauling Crushing at Surface Operations Haul Roads, Tires, and Traffic Management Fleet Management Systems Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Equipment Conveyors and Conveying Systems Downstream Rail and Truck Transportation Long-Distance Slurry Pipeline Transport Highwall and Auger Mining Oil Sands Placer Mining for Gold Dredging for Placer Deposits Hydraulic Mining Borehole and Solution Mining In Situ Leaching Managing Tailings and Mine Waste Managing Water In and Near Open Pit Mines Plant Maintenance and Repair Surface Mining Communications Leadership and Management Occupational Health and Safety Sustainability and Strengthening the Industry's Legacy

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