Publisher's Synopsis
A beginning text and elementary reference book in mining engineering which adopts both a quantitive and a numerical approach. An in-depth treatment of the applications of mining engineering is provided whilst reinforcing material with clear, complete analyses of special topics as well as numerical examples and problems. Initial chapters are devoted to fundamentals, explaining the four stages of mining - prospecting, exploration, development, exploitation and the unit operations of mining. The text continues with coverage of surface mining and underground mining. Novel methods are highlighted and case studies, answers to selected problems, extensive references and bibliography are provided with both English and SI/metric units.
