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OFR 108-82 - Feasibility & Applicability of Hydraulic Mining & Transport in Underground Noncoal Mines. 1982.

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This study identifies and evaluates deposits of noncoal minerals in the U.S. which are most amenable to be mined underground hydraulically and transported hydraulically. A method was developed to screen and compare mineral deposits including economic comparisons. The most applicable minerals for hydraulic mining by borehole monitor jets from underground entries are soft uranium sandstones in Wyoming in locations where water is available. This method with hydrotransport could improve the safety, health and economy of underground uranium mining. Soft oil- bearing sandstones in California and Texas could be mined and transported by this method more safely than by other underground mining methods. Other weak sandstones may be hydraulically [...]

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USBM OFR 108-82_Feasibility & Applicability of Hydraulic Mining & Transport in Underground Noncoal Mines_Cooley.pdf 126.32 MB application/pdf

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