Strip mining at Arnot Colliery

The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

J. D. Flint R. A. Laybourne M. H. Marsden

Organization:: The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Pages:: 7
File Size:: 676 KB
Publication Date:: Jan 1, 1980

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Operations of the strip mine at Arnot Colliery are described, and the improved volumetric extraction of the in situ coal reserves that has been obtained by the application of strip-mining techniques is highlighted. An account is given of the major problems encountered during the early stages of the operation with particular reference to overburden removal. coal and parting handling, and transportation. The techniques used in dealing with the problems and the current degree of success in overcoming them are outlined.

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APA: J. D. Flint R. A. Laybourne M. H. Marsden (1980) Strip mining at Arnot Colliery

MLA: J. D. Flint R. A. Laybourne M. H. Marsden Strip mining at Arnot Colliery. The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1980.

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