Open Pit Mine Planning and Design, Two Volume Set & CD-ROM Pack, Third Edition

Appropriate for diverse audiences, this book is an outstanding technical reference that provides the reader with an understanding of the fundamental principles associated with the design and planning of modern surface open-pit mines. The book is well-written and addresses topical subjects in a manne...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hustrulid, William A.
Other Authors: Kuchta, Mark, Martin, Randall K.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken CRC Press 2013
Edition:3rd ed
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover; Contents; PREFACE; ABOUT THE AUTHORS; 1. MINE PLANNING; 2. MINING REVENUES AND COSTS; 3. OREBODY DESCRIPTION; 4. GEOMETRICAL CONSIDERATIONS; 5. PIT LIMITS; 6. PRODUCTION PLANNING; 7. REPORTING OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND ORE RESERVES; 8. RESPONSIBLE MINING; 9. ROCK BLASTING; 10. ROTARY DRILLING; 11. SHOVEL LOADING; 12. HAULAGE TRUCKS; 13. MACHINE AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION; 14. THE CSMine TUTORIAL; 15. CSMine USER'S GUIDE; 16. THE MicroMODEL V8.1 MINE DESIGN SOFTWARE; 17. Orebody case examples; Back Cover