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System of knowledge about subsurface development
When applied to the development of mineral complex is transformed into a triune system consisting of mining sciences; mining technology (geotechnology); mining production.
Stages of development of mining machinery and technology
The term “technique” comes from the Greek word techne, meaning skill, mastery. In ancient times, the word was associated with the skill of the artist.
Brief overview of mining equipment
Without this, progress was out of the question, for the copper or iron produced was used to make new tools and instruments, and silver and gold were used for jewelry and money.
Safety in the mining industry
Due to the scale of mines, complex mining equipment, exposure to toxins, and seismic activity, safety is a major concern in the mining industry.
Historical aspects of the development of mining
The origins of mining go back to antiquity. One of the main factors of mining development, determining its level in different historical periods, are mining tools.
Types of mining
There are two types of mining: surface and underground. Surface mining is much more common than underground mining.
Explosions, rockfalls, roof collapses and other threats
There are several reasons why mines have a reputation for being unsafe work environments. In addition to machinery failure or the use of explosives
Underground mining
Underground mining, also known as underground mining, consists of digging or blasting tunnels and shafts into the earth’s crust to reach buried ore bodies. Ore deposits and tailings are brought to the surface for processing at local processing plants.