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Mining Methods-Part I-Surface mining

Surface Mining Operation Strip out overburden (becomes spoils) Traditional surface mining methods fall into two broad categories based on locale: i) Mechanical excavation methods {such as: Open-pit (or Open-cut or Open-cast); Terrace; and Strip mining}. ii) Aqueous methods {such as: Placer and In-situ leaching (ISL)/ Solution mining}.

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