In-pit crushing and conveying as an alternative to an all truck system in open pit mines

The material transport system in an open pit mine significantly affects the capital and operating costs. All truck haulage is the most common and is a reliable and flexible transport system. On the other hand, this system is very expensive and can cost up to 50% of total mining costs. Its cost is co...

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Main Author: Radlowski, Jacek K.
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/28512