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Evaluation & Selection Of Novel Surveying Systems For Use In Surface Coal Mining, M. Drake, C. Roos, P. Conrad, T. Stack
Evaluation & Selection Of Novel Surveying Systems For Use In Surface Coal Mining, M. Drake, C. Roos, P. Conrad, T. Stack
Mining Engineering
This paper presents the evaluation Montana Tech completed for the Western Energy Company Rosebud Mine relating to the benefits of survey data collected using novel technologies over traditional methods for topographic surveys. These technologies include Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), photogrammetry, and laser scanning/LIDAR. Utilizing these technologies, large areas such as reclamation areas and cast blasts can be surveyed in a timely manner for use by the mining operation. The areas that were evaluated were the improvements in the safety of employees and the time required to collect data. In addition, there is also a potential cost savings for the operation, …
Open Pit Mining Operations, James A. Simon
Open Pit Mining Operations, James A. Simon
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
This report on open pit mining operations will discuss: the history of open pit mining, factors important in the selection of open pit mining and in the development of an open pit, and the various mining and operational methods used in this type of an operation. Stripping coal mining operations will be discussed but the majority of the report will be on open pit metal mines.
New Victory Mining Company Avon, Powell County, Montana, E. Renouard Jr., E. P. Shea
New Victory Mining Company Avon, Powell County, Montana, E. Renouard Jr., E. P. Shea
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Mr. L.D. McClean and Mr. A. Schemel, officers of the New Victory Mining Company, requested an examination of the company's properties near Avon, Montana. Following this request Mr. E. Renouard Jr., and Mr. E.P. Shea visited the properties on March 2nd and 3rd, 1935, and submit herewith the following report.