Underground Mining Equipment Selection

This article primarily focuses on the initial selection of mobile equipment in hard rock mining operations.

Underground mining equipment selection.

Safety challenges in underground mines. Introductions to underground mining methods equipment and basic requirements. Once a decision has been made to go underground the specific mining method selected depends on the size shape and orientation of the ore body the grade of mineralization the strength of the rock materials and the depths involved. The deeper the mine however the greater the risk.

For example if the ore is very high grade or carries a high price then a higher cost method can be used. Though different techniques are used to extract base metals precious metals nonmetallic minerals diamonds and coal the hazards do not differ that much. Equipment selection is based upon mining method and related production performance and cost requirements. Basic types of mining equipment and associated pws selection criteria.

Underground mining operations around the world pose similar risks to worker safety and health. Mining method selection is based upon physical geological economical and environmental conditions and constraints. Selection of the equipment package for underground coal mines while surface mining will continue to play dominant role to meet the production target there is a persistent effort to enhance the underground production from its present level by introducing innovative technologies.