Mining Innovation

Dear Colleagues,

The contemporary exploitation of natural raw materials requires the execution of many interrelated exploration, access, preparatory and exploitation excavations. Presently at each stage of mining, modern computer-aided design programs are used to quickly estimate the deposit exploitation factor as well as the safety of the performed excavations. Mining is closely related to natural hazards, therefore new solutions aimed at more effective mining methods and intelligent construction materials for excavation supports and their monitoring are being sought. Managing the project along with the execution of the work schedule is necessary to complete the excavations on time. Both mechanical driving and the use of explosives require the determination of the strength, deformation and structural parameters of the rock mass in order to effectively and quickly ensure excavation. In order to best reflect the mining conditions, model tests are often performed to understand the processes occurring in industrial conditions. Laboratory and numerical tests, case studies of mining methods, cooperation of the support with the rock mass and the method of liquidation of the post-mining space are the basis for the current and future state of mining areas. In this Topic, we intend to focus on the state-of-the-art mining technology that has a particular impact in the field of mining. We hope that you will consider submitting your original manuscript for peer review to this Topic.

Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski
Dr. René Gómez
Dr. Fhatuwani Sengani
Prof. Dr. Derek B. Apel
Dr. Faham Tahmasebinia
Dr. Jianhang Chen
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