METHOD OF BARGE MINING TAR SANDS

METHOD OF BARGE MINING TAR SANDS

Tar sands are flooded and then dredge mined via barges. The process ensures the tar sands do not freeze, making excavation easier during the winter months, and reducing slowdowns due to frost lumps. The process also eliminates the need to use trucks in the mining pits, resulting in an overall reduct...

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1. Verfasser: WALSH, GLENN
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng ; fre
Schlagworte:
EARTH DRILLING
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
MINING
MINING OR QUARRYING
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Zusammenfassung:Tar sands are flooded and then dredge mined via barges. The process ensures the tar sands do not freeze, making excavation easier during the winter months, and reducing slowdowns due to frost lumps. The process also eliminates the need to use trucks in the mining pits, resulting in an overall reduction in costs.