Innovations in diamond mine planning in a permafrost zone

I.V. Zyryanov, A.N. Akishev, I.B. Bokiy, I.F. Bondarenko

The article discusses some aspects of the perfection of diamond mine planning from the today’s standpoint, main areas of development of diamond surface mining technologies and a case study of the elaboration of the RF Standard «Diamond mine planning in a permafrost zone. Planning and design requirements».

Key words: innovations, georesources, geotechnology, combined pattern of access and development, pit wall design parameters, steeply inclined ramp, physical-mechanical properties of enclosing rocks, stability margin factor

Mining Industry Journal №5 (141) 2018, p.66