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Springer Verlag, Singapore
01 August 2021
This book gives a brief history and a general overview of the state of surface mining technology with topics ranging from the principles to surface mining methods, systems, and pit planning design. It starts with the definition of surface mine and ends with land reclamation and mine closure.  The following chapters address the basics of mineral economics, calculation of stripping ratio; exploitation of difficult parts of ore deposits, slope stability, controlling falls and slides in the surface mines, sorts of freight traffic, scrapers, bulldozers, and loaders. The book serves as a reference text for mining students, engineers, and geologists.
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Imprint:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of Publication:   Singapore
Edition:   1st ed. 2022
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 155mm, 
Weight:   711g
ISBN:   9789811635670
ISBN 10:   9811635676
Series:   Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
Pages:   344
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Chapter 1 - Introduction.- Chapter 2 - Principles of Surface Mining of Mineral Deposits.- Chapter 3 - Slope Stability.- Chapter 4 - Prevention of slides and falls in surface mines.- Chapter 5 - Surface Mine Development.- Chapter 6 - Surface Mining Equipment.- Chapter 7 - Rock Extraction with Scrapers, Bulldozers and Loaders.- Chapter 8 - Surface Mining Methods and Systems.- Chapter 9 - Glossary of Surface Mining Terms.

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