Coverage of both opencast (surface) mining and underground methods such as Bord and Pillar, Longwall, and working thick seams.
Techniques for boring, shaft sinking, and designing layouts for pit bottoms and pit tops.
by D.J. Deshmukh is a fundamental textbook for students of mining engineering, particularly those focusing on the Indian coal mining sector. It serves as a comprehensive guide for diploma and degree-level studies, covering the essential technical and geological foundations of the industry. Core Contents of Volume 1
Volume 1 primarily focuses on the initial stages of mining and the core methods used in resource extraction. Key topics include: