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What is the primary objective of any mining project?
What is the primary objective of any mining project?
- To reduce the cost of mining operations
- To maximize the extraction speed
- To minimize environmental impact
- To maximize the return on investment (correct)
Which method is used for in-situ oil sands mining?
Which method is used for in-situ oil sands mining?
- Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) (correct)
- Cyclic Steam Simulation (CSS)
- Open pit mining
- Vapor Extraction Process (VAPEX)
What is the function of a bench in open pit mining?
What is the function of a bench in open pit mining?
- Provides a platform for heavy machinery
- Forms a single level of operation above which waste and ore are mined (correct)
- Facilitates water drainage in the mining area
- Stores extracted oil sands
What is the crest in the context of open pit mining?
What is the crest in the context of open pit mining?
What is the approximate percentage of the Canadian oil sands reserves that are extracted through surface mining?
What is the approximate percentage of the Canadian oil sands reserves that are extracted through surface mining?
Which of the following is not a method used in in-situ oil sands mining?
Which of the following is not a method used in in-situ oil sands mining?
What is the primary factor that influences the variation in the face (batter) angle in open pit mining?
What is the primary factor that influences the variation in the face (batter) angle in open pit mining?
What is the main objective of mine-planning in the context of surface mining?
What is the main objective of mine-planning in the context of surface mining?
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Mining Project Objectives
- The primary objective of any mining project is to extract minerals or resources at a minimum cost, while ensuring maximum safety and environmental sustainability.
In-Situ Oil Sands Mining
- The method used for in-situ oil sands mining is Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD).
Open Pit Mining Concepts
- A bench in open pit mining is a horizontal or gently sloping ledge that is created to facilitate the process of mining.
- The crest in open pit mining refers to the highest point of the pit wall.
Canadian Oil Sands Reserves
- Approximately 20% of the Canadian oil sands reserves are extracted through surface mining.
In-Situ Oil Sands Mining Methods
- One method that is not used in in-situ oil sands mining is open pit mining.
Open Pit Mining Design Factors
- The primary factor that influences the variation in the face (batter) angle in open pit mining is the geotechnical properties of the rock.
Mine Planning Objectives
- The main objective of mine-planning in the context of surface mining is to optimize the extraction of resources while minimizing costs and ensuring environmental sustainability.
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