Substantiation of the sequence for opencast mining of a series of flat and inclined strata using the mined-out space for internal dumps

The possibilities of using the mined-out space of opencasts for placing the overburden in internal dumps are studied. It is established that on completion of mining flat and inclined strata there are free capacities in the mined-out space consisting of 40–70% of its volume which are a resource for placing the overburden from other opencasts with substantiation of the sequence of mining large deposits. A complex criterion is suggested that takes account of energy expenditures for mining a deposit and the energy damage caused to the environment. A procedure is given for solving the problem and results are presented of calculations for the Taldinsk and the Tomusinsk deposits. Institute of Mining, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk. Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 3, pp. 97–106, May–June, 1999.     

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.     

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.     

GPS telemetry of energetic-technical and technological parameters at open pit mines

Application of GPS in mining and geology has proved to be of ever increasing importance since recently. GPS is used for positioning both researching and exploitation drill holes, mining facilities, equipment, machines, when monitoring slopes and falls, mining facilities dimensioning, navigation of machines, roads tracing, etc. The paper presents a pilot system for surveillance and monitoring of energetic and technological parameters at open pit mines, developed at the “Jazovnik” open pit mine for experimental purposes. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 4, pp. 90–94, July–August, 2008.     

An Evaluation of Metal Contamination in Surface and Groundwater around a Proposed Uranium Mining Site, Jharkhand, India

The East Singhbhum region is a highly mineralised zone, with extensive mining of copper, uranium, and other minerals. The concentrations of certain metals (Fe, Mn, Zn, Pb, Cu, and Ni) were measured in 10 groundwater locations and eight surface water locations for four seasons during 1 year around a proposed uranium mining area. The ranges of Fe, Mn, Zn, Pb, Cu, and Ni in surface water were 0.08–1.21, 0.02–0.32, 0.02–3.48 mg/L, 0.84–14, 1.25–36, and 1.24–15 μg/L, respectively, while in groundwater, the ranges were 0.06–5.3, 0.01–1.3, 0.02–8.2 mg/L, 1.4–28, 0.78–20, and 1.05–20 μg/L, respectively. Only Fe and Mn were found to exceed India’s drinking water standards. The data have been used to calculate a metal pollution index (MPI). The MPI of both groundwater (28) and surface water (10) is well below the index limit of 100, which suggest that neither is generally contaminated with respect to these metals.     

Problems of planning theory for developing bowels with underground mining of ore deposits

A set of problems is considered for planning underground mining of ore deposits. Achievements are noted in domestic mining science in the field of improving planning methods and design parameters for underground mines. Principles in the development of planning theory for mining enterprises at the contemporary level are formulated. Institute of Problems of Complex Development of Bowels, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow. Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 3, pp. 80–84, May–June, 1999.     

New underground mineral mining approaches

The authors offer new solutions for mineral mining. A key idea is the construction of artificial separating masses at the stage of preparing a deposit and its part for exploitation. In terms of the underground mines belonging to “Alrosa“ JSC, “GMK Norilsk Nickel“, it is shown that the implementation of the new approach will prevent mine workings from aggressive water ingress, secure from other negative factors, and will allow the application of highly productive chamber mining schemes. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 5, pp. 89–97, September–October, 2008.     

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.     

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.     

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.     

Concept of developing technology in underground mines of siberia and the far east

Features of the condition of underground mines are presented and basic principles for developing ore mining technology are formulated. It is noted that the main direction for improving mining operations in nonferrous metal deposits is development of mining systems with stowing by solidifying mixtures with waste utilization from mining and metallurgical industries based on the complexes of self-propelled machinery. In order to extract lowvaluable ores under conditions of great depths new variants of breast chamber mining systems, and sublevel caving systems with leaving rock intercalations in the bowels are considered. For ferrous metallurgy mines of the region the expediency is demonstrated for radical reconstruction of technology with development of mining system by sublevel caving with end ore drawing and comprehensive use of self-propelled equipment. Institute of Mining, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk. Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 3, pp. 85–96, May–June, 1999.     

Mining regime stabilization in working inclined deposits by blocks

A model is suggested for open working of inclined stratified deposits combined with the use of longitudinal and transverse mining systems. The effect of the sequence of forming a quarry field on the regime of mining operations is evaluated and recommendations are made for stabilizing it. Institute of Mining, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk. Tranlated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 6, pp. 81–88, November–December, 1999.     

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.     

On a disastrous rock pressure criterion for stratified deposit exploitation

The paper offers a criterion to estimate geodynamic hazard of underground or surface stratified mineral mining based on the variation of energy stored due to mining. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 2, pp. 26–37, March–April, 2009.     

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.     

Strategy for the development of the Russian coal industry

The distribution of coal reserves in the Russian Federation is considered, in terms of active or reserve status, their end use, open-pit versus underground mining, and suitability for extraction. Coal production over the next twenty years is predicted, and the corresponding stages in the development of open-pit and underground mining technologies are formulated. Academy of Mining, Moscow, Russia. Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 1, pp. 67–77, January–February, 2000.     

Influence of mining and geological factors on the application range of the blast-free technology during open pit mining

The relationships between the structural weakening coefficient of rocks and the geological, mining and technical factors have been obtained from the statistical analysis of actual data. The provisions for wider application range of the blast-free technology in open pit mining are revealed. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 4, pp. 86–89, July–August, 2007.     

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.     

Radon measurements as a monitoring possibility for mining subsidence occurrence

Using the former Luxembourg mining basin as a test site, the current research has been carried out to check whether or not subsurface radon concentrations can be related to mining and mining subsidence voids in order to allow the creation of a subsidence risk map. The location of enhanced radon concentrations may point to a local increased subsidence risk, consecutive to a fractioning of the underground. __________ Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No. 5, pp. 120–124, September–October, 2006.     

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.