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FACTORS AND SEQUENCE OF MINE DEVELOPMENT

front 1

Natural and Geologic Factors

back 1

Topography
- Spatial relations (size, shape, attitude, depth, etc.) of the
ore body
- Geologic considerations (mineralogy, structure, ore body
genesis, presence of water, etc.)
- Rock mechanics properties
- Chemical and metallurgical properties of the ore that affect
processing and smelting

front 2

Developmen

back 2

Also includes:
o Acquiring water and mineral rights
o Buying surface lands
o Arranging for financing
o Preparing permit applications
o EIS (Environmental Impact Statement)
o Construction of:
▪ access roads,
▪ power sources,
▪ mineral transport systems,
▪ mineral processing facilities,
▪ waste disposal areas,
▪ offices and other support facilities

front 3

EIS

back 3

Environmental Impact Statement

front 4

Surface

back 4

determination of
stripping ratio

- some have no overburden

front 5

Underground

back 5

– generally more complex +
expensive
- requires careful planning
and layout of access
openings

front 6

Factors in Mine Development

back 6

Assessment of Existing Conditions
Evaluation with respect to the Project Requirements

front 7

Assessment of Existing Conditions

back 7

- Current use of utilities (power, water)
- Infrastructure
- Housing
- Equipment suppliers

front 8

Evaluation with respect to the Project Requirements

back 8

Upgrades
- Impact
- Anticipated future growth (supply and projected usage)

front 9

Locational Factors

back 9

Ease of transport of mineral products and supplies
- Availability of labor and support services (housing, health
care, educational and recreational facilities etc.)
- Operational and (and psychological) impacts of climate and
weather
- Employees’ satisfaction

front 10

Social-Economic-Political-Environmental Factors

back 10

Demographics and occupational skills of the locals
- Means of financing and marketing
- Political stability of host country
- Environmental legislation
- Government aids, government restrictions, and taxes

front 11

Market Analysis

back 11

Projected Consumption Demands
- Projected Supply
- Potential Market Penetration
- Projected Sales Price of the Product of Mine Operation
- Projected Cycles in the Market, etc.

front 12

Financial Analysis

back 12

Market Information
- Capital Cost for the Corporation
- Strategic Planning of the Corporation
- Evaluation of the numerous Financial Indicators

front 13

Equipment to be used

back 13

dictated primarily by the mining
plan

front 14

Shovel + Dumper (Mining
Dump or Articulated Truck

back 14

slippery grounds, tight switchbacks,
and low ceiling heights, ↑maneuverability)

front 15

Bucket wheel excavators

back 15

(high capacity, productivity also very expensive)
- lignite (low compressive
strength <100kg/cm2)

front 16

Dragline and Long-reach Shovels

back 16

-1 in 6 gradient or flatter

front 17

Surface Miner

back 17

(cuts, crushes and loads; instead of drilling + blasting)
-compressive
strength
<250kg/cm2
-1 in 10 gradient
or flatter

front 18

back 18

Electric Rope Shovel

front 19

back 19

Hydraulic Shovel

front 20

back 20

Backhoe
- mounted on the back of
a tractor or front loader

front 21

back 21

Excavator
(excavation)
- longer boom & stick

front 22

back 22

Dozer

front 23

back 23

Large Wheel Loader

front 24

back 24

Continuous Miner
→ cutter head + conveyor boom

front 25

back 25

Roadheader
- either transverse (Sideways) or longitudinal (Front)

front 26

back 26

SDL (Side Discharge Loaders)

front 27

back 27

LHD (Load-Haul-Dumper)

front 28

back 28

Longwall machine

front 29

Factors in buying equipment

back 29

Price
*Availability, transport systems
*Local Vendor Capabilities
*Product support
- maintenance staffing requirements
- capital expenditures on shops and tools, parts and supplies