At the time of this writing, the US Geological Survey estimates that the average American-
born human will need millions of pounds of fuels, minerals, and other extracted resources in …

It is important that the strategic mine plan makes optimum use of available resources and
provides continuous quality ore to drive sustainable mining and profitability. This requires …

Mining of the extensive, steeply dipping ore deposit takes several decades. An open-pit
mining method is more often used in the early years of such a mining enterprise (ME). The …

Generally, shallow deposits are mined through open-pit mining and where the deposits are
extended to a substantial depth, there is a potential for a combination of open-pit and …

The growing demand for primary mineral resources and the finite nature of mineral reserves
necessitate their efficient utilization while minimizing losses. To extend mine life and …

The problem of optimizing the transition from open-pit to underground mining remains a
challenge within the field of mining engineering, with far-reaching implications for …

Extraction and development sequences must be scheduled strategically in order to
maximize the life of mine. The complexities and computational difficulties associated with …

Surface movement under the combined mining of open-pit and underground caving is the
main problem affecting safe and efficient mining. Taking the combined mining of …

This study investigates the transition from surface to underground mining at the Sepon Gold
mine. The stability of surface slopes is assessed prior to commencing underground …

In this article, a bi-objective mathematical model is developed that aims to minimize the
transportation costs and carbon released to the environment concurrently. Mining …