Underground Metal Mines - Notes
Handy lecture/reference notes on underground metal mining methods, development, stoping, and related topics for mining engineering students.
Key Topics Covered in Metal Mines Notes
- Access to ore body (Adits, Inclines, Shafts)
- Development in underground metal mines (Raises – Open, Alimak, Raise Borer, VCR, etc.)
- Comparative study between Coal & Metal Mining
- Stoping Methods (Open stoping, Shrinkage, Cut & Fill, Block caving, Sub-level caving, etc.)
- Stone Drifting (Conventional & Mechanised)
- Rock burst – Causes and Prevention
- Face Mechanization (Jumbo drills, LHD, LPDT, Scrapers, etc.)
Related Resource: Underground Coal Mine PDF
For comparative understanding between coal and metal mining, refer to this detailed document:
Note: These notes are useful for mining engineering students (typically 5th semester or similar). Compare coal vs metal mining practices, stoping methods, ground control, and mechanization aspects.
Quick Tip: In metal mines, rock mechanics and rock burst prevention play a bigger role compared to coal mines due to harder rock and deeper deposits.
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