Mining social networks has now becoming a very popular research area not only for data mining and web mining but also social network analysis. Data mining is a technique that has the ability to process and analyze large amount of data and by this to discover valuable information from the data. In recent year, due to the growth of social communications and social networking websites, data mining…
This practical step-by-step guide describes the key geological field techniques needed by today's exploration geologists involved in the search for metallic deposits. The techniques described are fundamental to the collection, storage and presentation of geological data and their use to locate ore. This book explains the various tasks which the exploration geologist is asked to perform in the s…
This handbook has been written specially for underground miners and contractors. It discusses the methods and applications in underground excavation and introduces tools to select equipment for various underground drilling and loading purposes. This book gives guidelines for estimating costs and consumption and talks about the tools that are available from the suppliers side to help to determin…
From its origins in the malachite mines of ancient Egypt, mining has grown to become a global industry which employs many hundreds of thousands of people. Today, the mining industry makes use of various types of complex and sophisticated equipment, for which reliability, maintainability and safety has become an important issue. Mining Equipment Reliability, Maintainability and Safety is the fir…
The mineral exploration and mining industry is a dynamic, diverse and wealth-building sector in which a wide range of people are involved professionally or personally. At the same time, it is an industry based on applied science and technology with a lexicon not widely understood by many of these participants. This book bridges that gap. Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials is an indisp…
This collection of articles explores the complex world of gold mining. It delves into historical practices, modern techniques, environmental impacts, social consequences, and economic implications. By analyzing case studies, the articles highlight the need for sustainable and responsible gold mining practices to balance economic growth with environmental preservation and social justice.
Alluvial mining is a method of extracting valuable minerals from sedimentary deposits known as placers. These deposits form through natural processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, and sedimentation of mineral-bearing rocks. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the geological, technological, and economic facets of alluvial mining. It delves into the formation of placer de…
The cornerstone volume in its field. Gravity concentration is the separation of minerals based on differences in specific gravity. A gravity concentration process is designed to recover very high grades of valuable ore material into very small masses. The resurgence of gravity concentration in mining has come about due to its simplicity and low environmental impact. Gravity Concentration Techno…