Mechanized Cut-And-Fill Mining As Applied At The Homestake Mine
- Organization:
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
- Pages:
- 3
- File Size:
- 247 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1992
Abstract
The Homestake Mine, located in Lead, SD, has been in business for 113 years. Until 10 years ago, conventional mining methods were used to extract ore. Due to complexities in the ore bodies and increasing costs, new technology was introduced to the mine. An integral part of this technology was mechanized cut-and-fill mining. This mining method currently produces about 50% of the annual production and has proven to he safe and economical. As a result, the Homestake Mine remains competitive in today's market.
Citation
APA: (1992) Mechanized Cut-And-Fill Mining As Applied At The Homestake Mine
MLA: Mechanized Cut-And-Fill Mining As Applied At The Homestake Mine. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 1992.