An Approach Towards Ascertaining Open-Pit to Underground Transition Depth

Abstract

In this study, in order to determine OP to Ug mining TD of tabulate deposits, through various states some formulas were concluded. These formulas resulted based on the allowable and overall stripping ratios. For this objective, an analytical procedure was served. The contemplated states are variously combined from the deposits with outcrops or overburden and including maximum or minimum possible pit floor width. Keywords: Transition depth, tabulate deposit, stripping ratio, allowable, overall, analytical procedure.