Publisher's Synopsis
Reviews the role of advanced automation technology in the development of mineral resources, with particular emphasis on mining and mineral processing. The 53 papers cover automation and the future of mining, modelling and control of mining processes, transportation in mining and modelling, control, automation and the future of metallurgical processes. As established mineral deposits become depleted and new techniques are being sought to overcome the problems encountered in winning minerals from less accessible deposits, the topics discussed in this volume will take on increasing significance in the mining and mineral processing industry.
