Introductory Mining Engineering, 2Nd Ed

This book covers both above ground and underground methods for a wide variety of mineral substances, including metals, non-metals, and fuels. Completely revised, this book includes updated material on remote sensing, gps, seismic surveying, ground-penetrating radar, continuous integrated mining operations, and autonomous trucks. It also includes a new chapter on environmental responsibilities, regulations, and health and safety issues. The book covers new information on landscape, regional planning, wetlands protections, and subsidence mitigation. · introduction to mining · mining and its consequences · stages of mining: prospecting and exploration · stages of mining: development and exploitation · unit operations of mining · surface mine development · surface mining: mechanical extraction methods · surface mining: aqueous extraction methods · underground mine development · underground mining: unsupported methods · underground mining: supported methods · underground mining: caving methods · novel methods and technology · summary of mining methods and their selection