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Is the Student Night event hosted by CIM Sudbury free for students to attend?
Is the Student Night event hosted by CIM Sudbury free for students to attend?
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Is the student membership fee reduced to $15 for the Student Night event?
Is the student membership fee reduced to $15 for the Student Night event?
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Will transportation be provided for the Student Night event?
Will transportation be provided for the Student Night event?
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Is Phil Vipond the contact person for bus RSVP for the Student Night event?
Is Phil Vipond the contact person for bus RSVP for the Student Night event?
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Is Dr. Ahlam Maremi part of the faculty at Laurentian University?
Is Dr. Ahlam Maremi part of the faculty at Laurentian University?
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Is Ahlam Maremi associated with the Mining Optimization Laboratory?
Is Ahlam Maremi associated with the Mining Optimization Laboratory?
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Do surface mining methods include open-pit, placer mining, and in-situ leaching?
Do surface mining methods include open-pit, placer mining, and in-situ leaching?
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Is auger mining a mechanical extraction method?
Is auger mining a mechanical extraction method?
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Is auger mining used as a primary recovery technique?
Is auger mining used as a primary recovery technique?
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Are auger holes bored horizontally into the coal seam at the high wall?
Are auger holes bored horizontally into the coal seam at the high wall?
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Is the purpose of auger mining to recover coal seams beyond the highwall limits?
Is the purpose of auger mining to recover coal seams beyond the highwall limits?
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Is evaporite processing a surface mining technique?
Is evaporite processing a surface mining technique?
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Highwall mining and auger mining are used to recover coal from above and below the highwall, respectively.
Highwall mining and auger mining are used to recover coal from above and below the highwall, respectively.
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The highwall miner can advance more than 90 m under the highwall.
The highwall miner can advance more than 90 m under the highwall.
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Auger mining recovers around 50% of the coal under the highwall.
Auger mining recovers around 50% of the coal under the highwall.
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Highwall mining shares some common elements with a continuous mining machine.
Highwall mining shares some common elements with a continuous mining machine.
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The highwall miner has a remote-control system to maintain the thickness between holes.
The highwall miner has a remote-control system to maintain the thickness between holes.
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The highwall miner's production rate is lower than that of auger mining.
The highwall miner's production rate is lower than that of auger mining.
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The highwall miner can be adjusted easily to varying seam thickness.
The highwall miner can be adjusted easily to varying seam thickness.
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The highwall miner reduces the concern over acid-mine drainage.
The highwall miner reduces the concern over acid-mine drainage.
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Continuous mining systems like BWE and BCE are used for hard rock extraction.
Continuous mining systems like BWE and BCE are used for hard rock extraction.
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In-Pit Crushing and Conveying (IPCC) is used when haulage distances decrease.
In-Pit Crushing and Conveying (IPCC) is used when haulage distances decrease.
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Aqueous extraction methods use water or liquid solvent to recover minerals.
Aqueous extraction methods use water or liquid solvent to recover minerals.
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Surface mining includes mechanical extraction methods but not aqueous methods.
Surface mining includes mechanical extraction methods but not aqueous methods.
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Is auger mining a primary recovery technique?
Is auger mining a primary recovery technique?
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Is surface mining a part of the ENGR 2106 course at Laurentian University?
Is surface mining a part of the ENGR 2106 course at Laurentian University?
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Are students encouraged to attend the CIM Sudbury Student Night event?
Are students encouraged to attend the CIM Sudbury Student Night event?
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Is the student membership fee reduced to $15 for the Student Night event?
Is the student membership fee reduced to $15 for the Student Night event?
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Is transportation provided for the Student Night event?
Is transportation provided for the Student Night event?
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Is auger mining used for recovering coal seams beyond the highwall limits?
Is auger mining used for recovering coal seams beyond the highwall limits?
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Is the purpose of auger mining to recover coal seams under the highwall?
Is the purpose of auger mining to recover coal seams under the highwall?
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Is evaporite processing a surface mining technique?
Is evaporite processing a surface mining technique?
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Is in-situ leaching a surface mining method?
Is in-situ leaching a surface mining method?
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Is placer mining a mechanical extraction method?
Is placer mining a mechanical extraction method?
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Is dynamic earth the location for the CIM Sudbury Student Night event?
Is dynamic earth the location for the CIM Sudbury Student Night event?
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Is the admission to the CIM Sudbury Student Night event free for students and includes 2 drink tickets, pizza, and chicken wings?
Is the admission to the CIM Sudbury Student Night event free for students and includes 2 drink tickets, pizza, and chicken wings?
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Highwall mining recovers around 50% of the coal under the highwall.
Highwall mining recovers around 50% of the coal under the highwall.
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Auger mining recovers around one-third of the coal under the highwall.
Auger mining recovers around one-third of the coal under the highwall.
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Highwall mining shares some common elements with a continuous mining machine.
Highwall mining shares some common elements with a continuous mining machine.
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The highwall miner can advance more than 90 m under the highwall.
The highwall miner can advance more than 90 m under the highwall.
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The highwall miner's production rate is lower than that of auger mining.
The highwall miner's production rate is lower than that of auger mining.
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The highwall miner can be adjusted easily to varying seam thickness.
The highwall miner can be adjusted easily to varying seam thickness.
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Aqueous extraction methods use water or liquid solvent to recover minerals.
Aqueous extraction methods use water or liquid solvent to recover minerals.
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In-Pit Crushing and Conveying (IPCC) is used when haulage distances increase.
In-Pit Crushing and Conveying (IPCC) is used when haulage distances increase.
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Continuous mining systems like BWE and BCE are used for hard rock extraction.
Continuous mining systems like BWE and BCE are used for hard rock extraction.
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Auger mining is used as a primary recovery technique.
Auger mining is used as a primary recovery technique.
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Surface mining includes mechanical extraction methods but not aqueous methods.
Surface mining includes mechanical extraction methods but not aqueous methods.
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Is Ahlam Maremi associated with the Mining Optimization Laboratory?
Is Ahlam Maremi associated with the Mining Optimization Laboratory?
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Highwall mining can advance more than 90 m under the highwall.
Highwall mining can advance more than 90 m under the highwall.
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Highwall mining recovers around 50% of the coal under the highwall.
Highwall mining recovers around 50% of the coal under the highwall.
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Aqueous extraction methods use water or liquid solvent to recover minerals.
Aqueous extraction methods use water or liquid solvent to recover minerals.
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Auger mining recovers around one-third of the coal under the highwall.
Auger mining recovers around one-third of the coal under the highwall.
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The highwall miner has a remote-control system to maintain the thickness between holes.
The highwall miner has a remote-control system to maintain the thickness between holes.
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Auger mining recovers about 35% of the coal under the highwall.
Auger mining recovers about 35% of the coal under the highwall.
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In-Pit Crushing and Conveying (IPCC) is used when haulage distances decrease.
In-Pit Crushing and Conveying (IPCC) is used when haulage distances decrease.
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Surface Miner mining method is used for hard rock extraction.
Surface Miner mining method is used for hard rock extraction.
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Highwall mining and auger mining are used to recover coal from above and below the highwall, respectively.
Highwall mining and auger mining are used to recover coal from above and below the highwall, respectively.
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Aqueous extraction methods recover minerals from the earth using only solid solvents.
Aqueous extraction methods recover minerals from the earth using only solid solvents.
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Highwall mining reduces the concern over acid-mine drainage.
Highwall mining reduces the concern over acid-mine drainage.
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Auger mining is used as a primary recovery technique.
Auger mining is used as a primary recovery technique.
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Is auger mining a secondary recovery technique?
Is auger mining a secondary recovery technique?
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Is surface mining a topic of the ENGR 2106 course at Laurentian University?
Is surface mining a topic of the ENGR 2106 course at Laurentian University?
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Is evaporite processing a surface mining technique?
Is evaporite processing a surface mining technique?
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Is transportation provided for the CIM Sudbury Student Night event?
Is transportation provided for the CIM Sudbury Student Night event?
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Is the admission to the CIM Sudbury Student Night event free for students and includes 2 drink tickets, pizza, and chicken wings?
Is the admission to the CIM Sudbury Student Night event free for students and includes 2 drink tickets, pizza, and chicken wings?
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Is Phil Vipond the contact person for bus RSVP for the Student Night event?
Is Phil Vipond the contact person for bus RSVP for the Student Night event?
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Is placer mining a mechanical extraction method?
Is placer mining a mechanical extraction method?
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Is Dr. Ahlam Maremi part of the faculty at Laurentian University?
Is Dr. Ahlam Maremi part of the faculty at Laurentian University?
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Is in-situ leaching a surface mining method?
Is in-situ leaching a surface mining method?
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Is in-pit crushing and conveying (IPCC) used when haulage distances increase?
Is in-pit crushing and conveying (IPCC) used when haulage distances increase?
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Is the highwall miner's production rate lower than that of auger mining?
Is the highwall miner's production rate lower than that of auger mining?
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Is the student membership fee reduced to $15 for the Student Night event?
Is the student membership fee reduced to $15 for the Student Night event?
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