Effective Factors Investigation in Choice Between Surface and Underground Mining

Citation

Shahriar K, Oraee K & Bakhtavar E (2007) Effective Factors Investigation in Choice Between Surface and Underground Mining. In: Proceedings 7th International Scientific Conference of Modern Management of Mine Producing, Geology and Environmental Protection (SGEM 2007). 7th International Scientific Conference, SGEM 2007, Albena, Bulgaria, 11.06.2007-15.06.2007. Sofia, Bulgaria: International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConferences (SGEM). http://www.sgem.org

Abstract
Under similar conditions, surface mining is generally regarded to be more advantageous than underground mining. In the selection between surface and underground exploitation methods, there are a number of most significant factors must be briefly studied and determined. In this study, these factors were extensively studied and then considering effect of these factors on surface and underground mining, a comparison was done.

Keywords
Effective factors; Choice; Surface mining; Underground mining; Mines and mineral resources; Strip mining