The World’s Largest Coal Field nestled in the northeastern United States, spanning an expansive 180,000 square kilometers across nine states. With ...Read more
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In most underground mines, the ventilation system is a significant portion of the total mine capital and operating cost and ...Read more
There are many sources of gas in underground mines including development and production blasting, strata gases, spontaneous combustion, diesel equipment, ...Read more
The correct specification and then selection of primary or major fans for an underground mine is a critical decision not ...Read more
For underground mines with extended periods of surface temperatures below freezing, there are a range of potential impacts on the ...Read more
Open access to forecasts of mine performance by all members of the mine planning team, in the form of open ...Read more
This paper describes the use of Rate of Energy Release (RER) to assess the likelihood of mining induced seismic events. ...Read more
The measurement and management of deformation in underground excavations is a key responsibility of geotechnical and mining engineers. A critical ...Read more
To better understand the rockmass response to mining – specifically changes in stress and fracture density – it is desirable ...Read more
Unexpected contact with powerful mobile equipment and moving machine parts at a mine can cause serious injuries and even death. The ...Read more