The "Shovel - Dump Truck" Tandem in Open-Cast Mining

By Jean Pierre MWAMBA NGOY

Summary In surface mining, loading and haulage operations represent the economic heart of production, accounting for up to 60% of operating costs. A mine's overall performance therefore largely depends on the efficiency of the "shovel - dump truck" tandem.This book offers a rigorous, practical and directly operational approach to optimizing this strategic tandem. Through clearly defined fundamental concepts, tried-and-tested analytical models and essential formulas, the author guides the mining engineer through a detailed understanding of loading and haulage cycles, machine synchronization, fleet sizing and optimal shovel-truck coupling.Illustrated with real-life case studies from open-cast mines, this book is a decision-making tool, a teaching aid and a field manual in one. It is aimed at mining engineers, production supervisors, students and consultants wishing to achieve lasting improvements in productivity, profitability and cost control in open-cast mining operations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6209748031
• ISBN13: 9786209748035
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"