Syllabus

Module1: Introduction: Applicability and limitations of surface mining methods, Stripping Ratio, Preliminary evaluation of surface mining projects, pit limits, ultimate pit depth. [6 hours]
Module2: Surface Mining Methods: Development of Mineral deposits by opencast mining methods, design, and layout of opencast mines. [7 hours]
Module3: Methods of stripping, Bench geometry, Bench height, Bench slope angle, Bench Width, and Design of benches. [7 hours]
Module4: Slope stability study. Drilling, blasting, loading, and transportation in opencast mines. [4 hours]
Module5: Equipment used for different operations in surface mines, Choice and their application. [4 hours]
Module6: Placer Mining and Sea bed Mining: Ground sluicing, Hydraulicking, and Dredging. Exploitation systems of ocean mineral resources. (4 hours)
Module7: Relevant provisions of coal mines and metalliferous mines regulations. [1 hour]
Module8: Environmental problems due to surface mining and their remedial measures. [1 hour]
Module9: Recent developments in the deployment of heavy earth moving machinery in the surface mines. [1 hour]

To understand the economics of Surface Mining and safe means of mining mineral reserves and Mining deposits under various geo-mining conditions using various equipment combinations with layouts including in-pit-crushing technology.

To Understand the viability of surface mining and Conversion of underground coal mines to surface mines.

T understand the Opening of deposits under various geo-mining conditions and haul road design, Construction of external and internal dumps.

To understand Blast design parameters under various geo-mining conditions and Reclamation and mine closure plan.

CO1: To understand the various methods of surface mining techniques
CO2: To apply design principles for stable benches and overall pit slopes
CO3: To familiarize with different equipment for surface mining
CO4: To understand impact of surface mining on environment

G. B Mishra, Surface Mining, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad, 2nd Edition , 2006

K Raj. Singhal, Mine Planning and Equipment Selection, A. A. Balkema Rotterdam, 1st Edition , 1995

S. K. Das, Surface Mining Technology, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad, 1st Edition , 1994

V. V. Rzhevsky, Opencast Mining Unit Operations, Mir Publishers, Mascow , 1985

Proceedings of the International Conference on Opencast Mining Technology & Sustainability held on 14th and 15th December 2018 at NCL Singrauli, MP

Proceedings of the 4th National Seminar on Surface Mining held on 4th and 5th December, 1992 at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) ISM Dhanbad