Draft
International Standard
ISO/DIS 21557
Mining — Mining methods — Classification and Specification
Reference number
ISO/DIS 21557
Edition 1
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Draft International Standard
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Abstract

This document establishes a classification of mining methods by ore grade and recovery, cost of infrastructure, ore extraction, labour and machine costs, underground support costs and geotechnical factors.

General information

  • Status
     : Under development
    Stage
    : DIS registered [40.00]
  • Edition
     : 1
  • Technical Committee :
    ISO/TC 82
    ICS :
    73.020 
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