SME Mining Engineering Handbook, Third Edition

This third edition of the SME Mining Engineering Handbook reaffirms its international reputation as the handbook of choice for todays practicing mining engineer. It distills the body of knowledge that characterizes mining engineering as a disciplinary field and has subsequently helped to inspire and inform generations of mining professionals. Virtually all of the information is original content, representing the latest information from more than 250 internationally recognized mining industry experts. Within the handbooks 115 thought-provoking chapters are current topics relevant to todays mining Content: [Volume One] -- Mining : setting the scene -- Market economics -- Exploration -- Deposit assessment -- Management and administration -- Mining method selection -- Rock breaking methods -- Ground mechanics -- Infrastructure and services -- Surface extraction -- [Volume Two] -- Hydraulic and pipeline mining -- Underground development -- Underground extraction -- Mineral processing -- Health and safety -- Environmental issues -- Community and social issues -- Appendices : A. Web sites related to mining B. Coal mine gas chart C. Conversion chart. Distils the body of knowledge that characterizes mining engineering as a disciplinary field and has subsequently helped to inspire and inform generations of mining professionals. Virtually all of the information is original content, representing the latest information from more than 250 internationally-recognised mining industry experts. In two volumes. "Concise, comprehensive reference that distills key technical information for the mining industry"-- Provided by publisher