Courses in Mining Geology

With these additional avenues of employment being open, it is necessary that geologists equip themselves with the requisite knowledge, especially with regard to open cast mining, including the deployment and utilisation of heavy earth cast mines. The other additional material now included in the book provides an insight into aspects of open cast mining such as deployment and utilisation of heavy earth moving machines and the techniques of blasting as applied to open cast mining. In addition to technical knowledge, it is essential that the mining geologists should get acquainted with legislation as applicable to mines, an integral part of the profession. Technical ability contributes to improving efficiency and economy, while legislation takes care of safety. The book broadly provides information on the Mines Act as well as Regulations and Rules framed under the Act.