MINING METHODS AND EQUIPMENT

• Main Authors: DICKINSON, JOHN, MYERS, TIMOTHY J, CLINE, MICHAEL
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French; German
• Published: 20.01.2016
• Subjects: EARTH DRILLING; FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS; GALLERIES; LARGE UNDERGROUND CHAMBERS; MINING; MINING OR QUARRYING; SHAFTS; TUNNELS

Methods and equipment have been developed that combine the use of continuous miners, flexible conveyor trains, and longwall mining techniques to provide flexible and efficient removal of resources from subterranean formations. Some systems include: a main gate; and a tailgate connected to the mainga...