Difference between revisions of "Design topics available"

Revision as of 16:01, 9 February 2012

This page contains a hyperlinked list of pages that have been completed as part of Mine 448 - underground mine design project. Each topic has been completed as part of the course requirements for the design groups. It is hoped that with time, these guides will accumulate into a useful resource for the course. Comments on any of these topics can be left in the discussion page attached to each topic page.

List of topics for which pages are available:

Mining engineering

• Ground support
• Backfill

Mining methods

• Cut and fill
  • Lucky Friday Mine
• Sub-level open stoping
• Vertical crater retreat
• Shrinkage stoping
• Transverse longhole stoping
• Longitudinal longhole retreat

Mine infrastructure

• Crushers
• Shaft vs. Ramp Access
• Shaft construction
  • Mine hoisting systems
  • Mine hoisting ropes

Economics and finance

• Project economics
• Project Evaluation Methods

Mining regulations, permitting, taxation

• Mining regulations
• Social engagement