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Mining Minute: Open Pit Mining

December 16, 2021

Open-pit mines are used when deposits of commercially useful minerals are found near the earth’s surface. This occurs when the surface material covering the valuable deposit is relatively thin or the material of interest is structurally unsuitable for tunneling. We explore the basics of open pit mining in one minute – on the Kinvestor Network.

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