Deep-Level Gold and Platinum Mining: The Application of Geophysics in South Africa

van Schoor, Michael; Nkosi, Zamaswazi; Magweregwede, Fleckson; Kgarume, Thabang

This book provides the basic know-how and guidance to effectively exploit non-destructive geophysical technologies and apply them in the underground mining environment to optimise mineral extraction and to contribute to safer mining. The effective application of these technologies can enable a better understanding of the unseen orebody and the surrounding rock mass ahead of the mining face; the potential benefits of applying in-mine geophysics is demonstrated through a selection of case studies conducted in deep-level hard rock mines in South Africa. This book also offers valuable insight and training material for students in a variety of relevant mining disciplines like geology, rock engineering, mining engineering, mine planning and mineral resource management.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2022-08-17

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031094903

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-09491-0

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 76