16 Questions
What is the purpose of the Student Night event hosted by CIM Sudbury?
To introduce students to mineral resources and offer reduced student membership fees
What is the primary focus of the lecture 'Surface Mining - II' by Dr. Ahlam Maremi?
Mechanical extraction methods in surface mining
What is the main purpose of Auger mining as mentioned in the text?
To recover coal seams beyond the highwall limits after reaching the economic limit
What is included in the admission for the Student Night event hosted by CIM Sudbury?
Free admission, 2 drink tickets, pizza, and chicken wings
What is the primary function of an auger mining system?
To cut and push coal out of the hole as it advances forward
What is a disadvantage of auger mining as mentioned in the text?
About 65% of the reserve (coal) remains in place
What is a key difference between highwall mining and auger mining?
The equipment used
What is a function of the highwall miner in highwall mining?
To maintain the thickness between holes
What is a feature of the continuous mining system?
Loosening of rock, Crushing, Loading on transportation system
When is In-Pit Crushing and Conveying (IPCC) used?
When system capacities increase
What is the primary function of surface mining methods?
To extract minerals from the earth's surface
What is the primary function of aqueous extraction methods?
To recover minerals using water or liquid solvent
What is the primary function of continuous mining system - IPCC?
Loosening of rock, Crushing, Loading on transportation system
What is the primary function of highwall mining?
To recover the coal under the highwall
What is a function of the highwall miner in highwall mining?
To maintain the thickness between holes
What is a disadvantage of auger mining as mentioned in the text?
About 65% of the reserve (coal) remains in place
"CIM Sudbury Student Night: Mining Optimization Laboratory Announcement" - Join us on Thu Oct 19 at Dynamic Earth for a free Student Night hosted by CIM Sudbury. Enjoy 2 drink tickets, pizza, and chicken wings. Student membership reduced to $15, with free admission to all other events this year. Transportation provided. Don't miss out!
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