Application of geostatistics to coal-resource characterization and mine planning. Final report

Technical Report · Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5318423· OSTI ID:5318423

Kauffman, P W; Walton, D R; Martuneac, L; Kim, Y C; Knudsen, H P; Baafi, E Y; Lonergan, J E; Martino, F

Geostatistics is a proven method of ore reserve estimation in many non-coal mining areas but little has been published concerning its application to coal resources. This report presents the case for using geostatistics for coal mining applications and describes how a coal mining concern can best utilize geostatistical techniques for coal resource characterization and mine planning. An overview of the theory of geostatistics is also presented. Many of the applications discussed are documented in case studies that are a part of the report. The results of an exhaustive literature search are presented and recommendations are made for needed future research and demonstration projects.

• Research Organization: Management Engineers, Inc., Reston, VA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC22-80PC30113
• OSTI ID: 5318423
• Report Number(s): DOE/PC/30113-T7; ON: DE82007882
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of document are illegible
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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