MINE DESIGN, PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE EXPLOITATION IN THE DI IBD

Sinopse

Mine Design, Planning and Sustainable Exploitation in the Digital Age covers mine planning, design and exploitation taking cognizance of new developments, especially those associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the positive influence that it has, and will have, on the mining industry. It refers to latest best practices with emphasis on the social license to operate and sustainable (green) mining.The book covers surface and underground mining in some detail and addresses relevant associated aspects such as risk management, green mining and the importance of real community relations. It is organized as follows:Surface MiningUnderground Soft Rock MiningUnderground Hard Rock (Metal/Non-metal) MiningGreen and Sustainable MiningIt has many relevant photos and figures that help the reader and includes appropriate support design and types commonly used in the various mining methods.Mine Design, Planning and Sustainable Exploitation in the Digital Age is mainly aimed at mining, geological engineering and other undergraduate and postgraduates interested in the mining resources industry. It will also serve as a useful reference book for practitioners in the mining industry who want an easy-to-use book.