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The selection of a mining method for an ore deposit is based on many factors that are driven by the economics and profitability of the mine for a company. These include the following: |
The selection of a mining method for an ore deposit is based on many factors that are driven by the economics and profitability of the mine for a company. These include the following: |
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Latest revision as of 10:55, 30 July 2012
From: Queen's Mine Design Wiki
Note: Oil and gas deposits are not discussed here. Underground mining methods are the focus of this article.
The selection of a mining method for an ore deposit is based on many factors that are driven by the economics and profitability of the mine for a company. These include the following:
- Ore grade and recovery
- Cost of infrastructure
- Ore extraction
- Labour and machine costs
- Underground support costs
- Geotechnical factors
