Journal of
Geology and Mining Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Geol. Min. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9766
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGMR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 176

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of effective factors in performance of an open stope using cavity monitoring system data: A case study

Chiri G. Amedjoe
  • Chiri G. Amedjoe
  • Department of Geological Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University Post Office, Kumasi, Ghana.
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Joseph Agyeman
  • Joseph Agyeman
  • Mine Technical Service, Planning Department, Anglogold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, P. O. Box 10, Obuasi Ghana.
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  •  Received: 27 December 2014
  •  Accepted: 09 March 2015
  •  Published: 31 March 2015

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