The image shows an underground tunnel with a typical drill design applied to it. The following terminology is defined. Shoulder hole: ...Read more
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Pit shell optimization is an integral part of the open pit planning process. This presentation describes how the same algorithms ...Read more
The presentation gives an introduction to sublevel caving (SLC), the types of SLC mines, mine design of SLC, geotechnical considerations ...Read more
Orica was presented with the 390L WEZ 49A block in July 2020. While the block size was typical for a ...Read more
Underground excavations are subjected to complex stress changes caused by nearby mining, but may also be affected by repeated dynamic ...Read more
Underground blasting operations are challenging from the standpoint of the distribution of explosives energy representative of ring blasting. Energy from ...Read more
The case study covers the stope design as part of the mine planning process and goes further in detail to ...Read more