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Atlas Copco published a second edition of a book of references about the methods in underground mines
17/10/2007
October 17, 2007
The Atlas copco company has published the new second edition of the technical reference book "Mining Methods in Underground Mining". Used both in the mining industry, universities and consultants from around the world, the first edition was a success.
The company has had the ambition to provide educational and interesting articles that describe the varied methods in this type of mine underground industry for decades. "Our purpose with this publication is to stimulate the technological exchange between all those who have a special interest in this fascinating business," said Hans Ferberg, M Sc mining engineer and Chief senior in Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB.
Divided into two parts, the book presents technical topics, as well as a study of the underground mines around the world. The first part of the book includes a contribution of Magnus Ericsson of "raw Material group" with an article about the General trends of today in underground mines. The fact that mines are increasingly deep is one of the factors that are presented as determinants in the development of new mining technologies, and that affects all the parties concerned.
In addition to articles on geology, exploration and mining exploration, mining infrastructure, principles of the drilling of enhancement and different mining methods, the book presents a number of studies collected around the world. From the extreme north of Sweden, where mine LKAB Kiruna and Malmberget provide about 4 percent of the iron ore required by the world steel industry and with intention to increase its production - the mine more rich in silver in the worldIndustrias Peñoles Proaño in Mexico, with 450 years of exploitation.
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