Introductory Mining Engineering [Hardcover]

Howard L. Hartman (Author), Jan M. Mutmansky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 9, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0471348511 | ISBN-13: 978-0471348511 | Edition: 2

An introductory text and reference on mining engineering highlighting the latest in mining technology
Introductory Mining Engineering outlines the role of the mining engineer throughout the life of a mine, including prospecting for the deposit, determining the site's value, developing the mine, extracting the mineral values, and reclaiming the land afterward. This Second Edition is written with a focus on sustainability-managing land to meet the economic and environmental needs of the present while enhancing its ability to also meet the needs of future generations. Coverage includes aboveground and underground methods of mining for a wide range of substances, including metals, nonmetals, and fuels.
Completely up to date, this book presents the latest information on such technologies as remote sensing, GPS, geophysical surveying, and mineral deposit evaluation, as well as continuous integrated mining operations and autonomous trucks. Also included is new information on landscape restoration, regional planning, wetlands protection, subsidence mitigation, and much more.
New chapters include coverage of:
* Environmental responsibilities
* Regulations
* Health and safety issues
Generously supplemented with more than 200 photographs, drawings, and tables, Introductory Mining Engineering, Second Edition is an indispensable book for mining engineering students and a comprehensive reference for professionals.

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A beginning text and elementary reference book in mining engineering which adopts both a quantitative and a numerical approach. Provides in-depth treatment of the applications of mining engineering while reinforcing material with clear, complete analyses of special topics as well as numerical examples and problems. Initial chapters are devoted to fundamentals, explaining the four stages of mining -- prospecting, exploration, development, exploitation-- and the unit operations of mining. The text continues with coverage of surface mining and underground mining. Highlights novel methods and provides case studies, answers to selected problems, extensive references and bibliography, and both English and SI or metric units. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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An introductory text and reference on mining engineering highlighting the latest in mining technology

Introductory Mining Engineering outlines the role of the mining engineer throughout the life of a mine, including prospecting for the deposit, determining the site's value, developing the mine, extracting the mineral values, and reclaiming the land afterward. This Second Edition is written with a focus on sustainability-managing land to meet the economic and environmental needs of the present while enhancing its ability to also meet the needs of future generations. Coverage includes aboveground and underground methods of mining for a wide range of substances, including metals, nonmetals, and fuels.

Completely up to date, this book presents the latest information on such technologies as remote sensing, GPS, geophysical surveying, and mineral deposit evaluation, as well as continuous integrated mining operations and autonomous trucks. Also included is new information on landscape restoration, regional planning, wetlands protection, subsidence mitigation, and much more.

New chapters include coverage of:
* Environmental responsibilities
* Regulations
* Health and safety issues

Generously supplemented with more than 200 photographs, drawings, and tables, Introductory Mining Engineering, Second Edition is an indispensable book for mining engineering students and a comprehensive reference for professionals.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 584 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (August 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471348511
• ISBN-13: 978-0471348511
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars mining engineering, November 4, 2006

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Kyle - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introductory Mining Engineering (Hardcover)

I purchased this book for a class. It is very informative. The way they explain things can be annoying at times. There are lots of references in the middle of paragraphs that are unecessary. There are also many times where they say "go to this book to find out about this subject". It's good if you actually want to go look for other books, but annoying if you are just reading this one. The graphs and pictures are very helpful. Overall this book explains the concepts well.

4.0 out of 5 stars Introductory Mining - a Good Buy, January 24, 2012

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This review is from: Introductory Mining Engineering (Hardcover)

Book was the information put it. Good intro, good details. Bought it for someone who is tkaing over the management of a gold mine.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Book, November 7, 2010

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This review is from: Introductory Mining Engineering (Hardcover)

This was required for a school class, but it actually has a lot of good information in it. I actually read some of it, and not for class. Would recommended to anyone interested in learning a lot about the mining industry.