This book gives a brief history and a general overview of the state of surface mining technology with topics ranging from the principles to surface mining metho

This SME classic is both a reference book for the working engineer and a textbook for the mining student. This hardcover edition gives a brief history of surfac

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Coal will continue to provide a major portion of energy requirements in the United States for at least the next several decades. It is imperative that accurate