Hartman H.L. et al. SME Mining Engineering Handbook

2nd edition. — Sacramento, California: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, 1992. — 2161 p.By Howard L. Hartman
Editorial BoardVol 1
Section
Introduction to Mining
Mineral Economics
Government Role and lnfluence in Mining
Mineral Prospecting and Exploration
Project and Mining Geology
Mine Evaluation and Investment Analysis
Mine Development
Mine Exploitation
Production Operations
Geomechanics
Environmental Health and Safety
Auxiliary OperationsVol 2
Surface Mine Development
Surface Mining: Mechanical Extraction Methods
Surface and Hybrid Mining: Aqueous Extraction Methods
Surface Mining: Comparison of Methods
Underground Mine Development
Underground Mining: Self-Supported Methods
Underground Mining: Supported Methods
Underground Mining: Caving Methods
Underground Mining: Comparison of Methods
Novel and Innovative Mining Methods
Evaluation of Mining Methods and Systems
Openings for Nonmining Purposes
Postmining Operations
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