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MINING
METHODS
In this unit, you will learn the various surface mining
methods used to extract ore from near surface
deposits.
After completing this unit, you should be able to:
• Understand the geological factors for surface mining
• Understand the engineering factors for surface mining
• Explain what a placer deposit is
•Understand the surface mining methods:
What is Surface Mining?
Surface mine -
A mine in which the ore lies near the
surface and can be extracted by removing
the covering layers of rock and soil.
o Geography
Legal status of land and mining rights
Historical, political, and socialogical factors
Geology
Mining conditions
Ore treatment requirements
Economic analysis
Geography
Topography, a function of location, affects cost of
development and operation of a surface mine. Geographic
location establishes
climate.