• Mining - Wikipedia

    Additional sub-surface mining methods include hard rock mining, which is mining of hard rock ... These are oil and gas extraction, coal mining, metal ore mining, ...

  • Mining methods - Mining | Ulan Coal

    Our long term mine plan involves open cut and underground mining of the Ulan Seam. Open cut mining will, however, only be undertaken for approximately 7 to 11 years ...

  • Coal mining - Wikipedia

    Coal mining is the process of extracting coal from the ground. Coal is valued for its energy content, and, since the 1880s, has been widely used to generate electricity.

  • NSW Mining Methods - NSW Mining

    Mining techniques have dramatically transformed over many years, with technological advances improving efficiency and the safety and health of our people, while ...

  • Coal mining | World Coal Association

    Over 7269 million tonnes (Mt) of hard coal are currently produced worldwide and 787 Mt of lignite. Coal is mined by two methods: surface or 'opencast' mining, and ...