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305715 (v.1) WASM Surface Mining Methods 331
Area: WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area Contact Hours: 3.0 Credits: 12.5 Lecture: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly
An introduction to surface mining methods. Open pit mining - mine development data, pit layouts, mine operations, productivity and cost factors, haul road design and construction, grade control and stockpiles, monitoring and control of operations, heap leaching. Strip mining - resource estimates, stripping methods, mine development, productivity and cost factors, multiple seam mining, reclamation. Alluvial mining -hydraulicking, dredging, applications, and tailings disposal. Mine water and its control. Mine safety and regulations, environmental management.
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