Mining method selection is one of the most critical activities of Mining engineering with the ultimate goal of maximizing profit, mineral recovery and arrive at a method with the least problems among feasible alternatives. The geology at the Synclinorium is complex with four main lithologies i.e....
Download PDF ↓Mopani Copper Mines Plc. (MCM) is sinking a vertical rock and man shaft. The rock hoisting winder will handle 2.0 million tonnes of ore per annum. The project will significantly boost the current productivity of Mindola Mine, as it will enable the company to increase ore production from 800...
Download PDF ↓The objective of this research was to characterise the rockmass to determine appropriate support system for the decline with the 4.5m height and 4m wide in highly aquifer strata, recharging the water flow of 18, 000 cubic meters per day. As a result production targets reduced due to excessive...
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