the miningengineer throughout the life of a mine, including prospecting forthe 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 onsustainability-managing land to meet the economic and environmentalneeds of the present while enhancing its ability to also meet theneeds of future generations. Coverage includes aboveground andunderground methods of mining for a wide range of substances,including metals, nonmetals, and fuels.Completely up to date, this book presents the latest information onsuch technologies as remote sensing, GPS, geophysical surveying,and mineral deposit evaluation, as well as continuous integratedmining operations and autonomous trucks. Also included is newinformation on landscape restoration, regional planning, wetlandsprotection, subsidence mitigation, and much more.New chapters include coverage of:* Environmental responsibilities* Regulations* Health and safety issuesGenerously supplemented with more than 200 photographs, drawings,and tables, Introductory Mining Engineering, Second Edition is anindispensable book for mining engineering students and acomprehensive reference for professionals.

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