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This material is intended for use in lectures, presentations and as handouts to students, and is provided in power point format so as to allow customization for the individual needs of course instructors. This section describes an overall planning process for openpit mine planning and design. Appropriate for diverse audiences, this book is an outstanding technical reference that provides the reader with an understanding of the fundamental principles associated with the design and planning of modern surface openpit mines. Guidelines for open pit slope design mining engineers world. The book is wellwritten and addresses topical subjects in a manner highly conducive for use in undergraduate and graduate education, as well as by a wide range. Munoz g, espinoza d, goycoolea m, moreno e, queyranne m and letelier o 2018 a. In the preface to the third edition, the authors state, this book has been primarily written for use as a textbook by students studying mining engineering.
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