Introductory Mining Engineering, 2nd Edition

Preface.

Introduction to Mining.

Mining and Its Consequences.

Stages of Mining: Prospecting and Exploration.

Stages of Mining: Development and Exploitation.

Unit Operations of Mining.

Surface Mine Development.

Surface Mining: Mechanical Extraction Methods.

Surface Mining: Aqueous Extraction Methods.

Underground Mine Development.

Underground Mining: Unsupported Methods.

Underground Mining: Supported Methods.

Underground Mining: Caving Methods.

Novel Methods and Technology.

Summary of Mining Methods and Their Selection.

Appendix: Conversion Table, English to Metric Units (SI, or International System) Useful in Mining Engineering.

Answers to Selected Problems.

References.

Index.