Nature-oriented open coal mining technologies using mined-out space in an open-pit. Part II: A method for selecting rational sequence of mining flat dipping stratified deposits

A method is proposed for selecting a rational mining sequence with internal dumping for flat stratified deposits, using new principles of the open-pit process-space formation and development. The main criteria for substantiating the mining sequence are geometrical form and development direction of the open-pit space, structure of the working wall and transportation network, internal dumping capacities and mining earthworks volumes. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 1, pp. 64–74, January–February, 2007.     

Feasibility study of a geotechnology for underground mining at Udachnaya kimberlite pipe under the opencast bottom

The authors offer the optional versions of mining methods and technological schemes for mining at Udachnaya pipe reserves under the opencast bottom. The rational chamber-and-pillar method has been substantiated, considering the complicated mining-geological and geomechanical condition at the deposit. The economical feasibility of the proposed underground mining variants has been evaluated. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 3, pp. 55–67, May–June, 2008.     

Reequipment and development of mining method at Zapolyarny Mine

The mining conditions in Yuzhny district of Zapolyarny Mine are reported. The alternative mining technologies for the additionally explored mine field are considered. The results of modeling and evaluation of stress-strain state in rocks under mining by the discussed mining technologies are cited. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 3, pp. 84–94, May–June, 2007.     

Performance potential of the coal strip mining in the east of Russia

The potentialities of the leading mining districts in Russia to improve coal production by strip mining are analyzed. The operational issues of the Erunakovskiy (Kuzbass), Kansko-Achinskiy and South Yakutia territorial production complexes are considered. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 4, pp. 98–105, July–August, 2007.     

Classification of methods for ore mining at a large depth

The authors analyzed various criteria that are used in different classifications of mining methods and systems. It is shown that today’s complex geomechanical situation of mining at large depths and wide application of mobile machinery to mineral exploitation has brought to nothing the erstwhile practical importance of many geotechnologies. The modern trend-based classification of the underground ore mining methods is proposed. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 6, pp. 47–57, November–December, 2008.     

Nature-oriented open coal mining technologies using mined-out space in an open pit. Part I: Analysis of the current mineral mining methods

An analysis is performed into the currently applied coal mining methods using mined-out space in an open pit, with describing their basic advantages and disadvantages. The urgency of further development and wider application of the gritwise-and-capwise methods that involve differently directed advance of a mining front and mined-out space utilized to the limit for overburden storage is pointed out. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 6, pp. 111–118, November–December, 2006.     

Geomechanical substantiation of access roads and stope faces in upward mining of the reserves subjacent the open pit bottom in terms of the mine “Aikhal”

Based on the numerical modeling results, the authors have revealed the features of stress state in the vicinity of development and stope workings in the course of the upward slice chamber-and-pillar mining under the open pit bottom in terms of the mine “Aikhal”. The optimal layout of access entries and their mining sequence in a layer are substantiated. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 2, pp. 47–55, March–April, 2008.     

Concept of a mine of tomorrow for deep mining at gentle copper-and-nickel deposits

The paper discusses the studies devoted to evolution of prospective mining technologies for deep thick strata of the Talnakhsky and Oktyabrsky deposits. The mining-and-technical features of the deposits are considered. A strategic trend is pinpointed towards technological upgrading with automation and robotization of geotechnological processes. The authors prove practicability of concurrent mining of massive sulphide and impregnated ores. The generalized models of mining enterprises are examined, and a concept of a mine of tomorrow is set forth as a system of scientific ideas, principles and priorities. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 6, pp. 89–100, November–December, 2007.     

Rock mass response to the decline in underground coal mining

Geomechanical problems of mining in the Ostrava-Karviná Coal Basin were studied on the basis of long-term experience gained from seismological observations. They could serve as reasonable models of rock-mass response to temporary reduction and gradual decline in mining activities and mine closure. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 1, pp. 18–30, January–February, 2006.     

Possibility of commercial application of a mixed geotechnology when developing the deposits of Kursk Magnetic Anomaly

A study is performed into alternative methods of mixed geotechnology application to large-scale mining of different-grade ores at thick deposits. The efficiency of using various combinations of physical and technical procedures for comprehensive development of the Earth’s interior is demonstrated. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 3, pp. 77–83, May–June, 2007.     

Chamber Mining with Roof Caving at the Nikolaevsk Mine

The results are considered for the in situ testing of a new variant of chamber mining with roof caving by the chamber - pillar scheme under complicated conditions at large depths. It is shown that the increased horizontal stresses in a rock mass promote improvement of the undermined roof stability and give an opportunity to raise the volumes of chamber mining. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 4, pp. 60–67, July–August, 2005.     

Causes of Technogenic Earthquake during Open Mining in the Khibiny Apatite Deposits

Based on an analysis of the results obtained from calculation of stress state in a rock mass in the vicinity of an open-pit mining under the action of gravitational and tectonic forces, the causes are substantiated for the technogenic earthquake in the Tsentralny mine of the “Apatit” Joint-Stock Company. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 3, pp. 11–16, May–June, 2005.     

Geomechanical conditions of kimberlite extraction in terms of internatsionalnaya kimberlite pipe

The paper analyzes geomechanical conditions of slicing method application to extract a vertical ore body in terms of Internatsionalnaya kimberlite pipe. The authors assess stability of stopes at principal stages of horizon mining. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 2, pp. 46–55, March–April, 2009.     

Blast-Free Mining of Coal Seams by Excavators Equipped with Rotary Dynamic Buckets

The necessity to equip cable excavators with rotary buckets is substantiated. The results of graphic-analytical analysis of the rotary bucket operation are presented, and its main advantages are determined in comparison with conventional buckets in mining coal seams of complex structure. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 2, pp. 59–99. March–April, 2005.     

Modeling and simulation of strata movement for protective seam mining with large interburden

Based on simulated material scale modeling and numerical simulation, the protective seam mining method was conducted at one coal mine. After extracting the No.15 seam, the overlying strata movement and the deformation of the No.9–10 protected seam were studied. The experiment results show that it is feasible to destress the protected seams with large interburden thickness. When the face had advanced 200 m from the setup room, the No.9–10 seam was fully destressed, resulting in easy gas drainage in the destressed zone. Recommendations on mining sequence of multiple seams mining in the same coal areas were made. Supported by Ministry of Education Doctoral Foundation (20070460001) and Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province (0623021400)     

Underground mining technique selection by multicriterion optimization methods

The authors propose a number of modified versions of well-known multicriterion optimization methods and discuss their application to select an optimal underground chromite mining technique. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No.4, pp. 78–89, July–August, 2008.     

Pietra Serena mining in Fiesole. Part III: Structural-mechanical characterization and mining

The large and deeply exploitated quarry district of the Pietra Serena at Fiesole (Florence, Italy) was worked out through, centuries with no design or any preliminary investigation. In this paper, we characterize the Macigno stratigraphic succession outcropping in the Fiesole hills in terms of geostructural setting and geomechanical properties. We performed stability analysis to verify the safety of slopes of open pits and underground openings, as well as retrospective review of the methods to provide safe environment for Pietra Serena mining. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Polezuykh Iskopaemykh, No. 1, pp. 84–94, January–February, 2006.     

Mine stability with application of sublevel caving schemes

The paper expounds results gained in mathematical modeling of stress state of a rock mass under mining by sublevel caving with areal-frontal and frontal ore drawing schemes. Stability of underground excavations in the course of applying the compared methods is evaluated in terms of the Sheregesh deposit. The authors recommend on supporting the openings at the ore drawing-off level. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 1, pp. 90–100, January–February, 2008.     

煤层群重复采动对坡体稳定影响的物理模拟研究

为了研究山体下3层煤开采对坡体稳定的影响,采用理论分析与物理模拟方法,对煤层群开采引起坡体移动变形的程度进行了分析,结果表明:原设计方案中1#煤层开采对坡体稳定影响较小,2#煤层开采将导致坡体的移动变形急剧增大,在坡体中产生的开采裂缝易致坡体失稳,3#煤层开采则对坡体的移动变形影响较小;实验结果与理论计算结果基本一致.     

上覆煤层开采后下伏煤层卸压机理分析

以开滦唐山矿Y485工作面受上覆5#煤层采空影响为背景,基于关键层理论,采用数值模拟和现场实测研究了上覆煤层开采后下伏煤层的卸压机理。结果表明:覆岩中往往存在多层关键层,会对工作面支承压力产生影响。卸压开采后上覆关键层发生破断,下伏煤层工作面回采时仅在层间关键层的影响下支承压力的影响范围和峰值显著降低。唐山矿上覆5#煤层工作面回采后,仅在层间关键层的影响下,下伏9#煤层Y485工作面超前支承压力影响范围由73 m减小至38 m,超前支承压力峰值与工作面煤壁的距离由29 m减小至20.5 m。当两煤层间存在厚硬关键层时,开采上覆煤层对下伏煤层进行卸压时,下煤层工作面支承压力峰值的最大值是无关键层时的2.34倍,下煤层回采时仍产生了显著的应力集中。