An introductory text and reference on mining engineeringhighlighting the latest in mining technology Introductory Mining Engineering outlines the role of the miningengineer throughout the life of a mine, including prospecting forthe deposit, determining the site's value, developing the mine,extracting the mineral values, and reclaiming the land afterward.This Second Edition is written with a focus onsustainability-managing land to meet the economic and environmentalneeds of the present while enhancing its ability to also meet theneeds of future generations. Coverage includes aboveground andunderground methods of mining for a wide range of substances,including metals, nonmetals, and fuels. Completely up to date, this book presents the latest information onsuch technologies as remote sensing, GPS, geophysical surveying,and mineral deposit evaluation, as well as continuous integratedmining operations and autonomous trucks. Also included is newinformation on landscape restoration, regional planning, wetlandspr
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