Difference between revisions of "Design topics available"

Revision as of 12:17, 13 May 2013

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:

Stages of mine design

• Master list of tasks required for various stages of mine design

Geotechnical engineering

• Ground support
• Backfill
  • Mining with backfill
• Mine dewatering

Mining methods

• Factors influencing mining method selection
• Block caving
• Sublevel caving
• Cut and fill
  • Lucky Friday Mine
• Longitudinal longhole retreat
• Transverse longhole stoping
• Sub-level open stoping
• Vertical crater retreat
• Shrinkage stoping
• Hard-rock room and pillar

Mine infrastructure

• Crushers
• Shaft vs. Ramp Access
• Shaft construction
  • Mine hoisting systems
  • Mine hoisting ropes
• Refuge stations
• Ore and waste passes
• Ventilation

Economics and finance

• Project economics
• Project Evaluation Methods

Mining regulations, permitting, taxation

• Mining regulations
• Social engagement