Advance longwall mining in Nova Scotia
Journal Article
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· Min. Congr. J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7072798
An account is given of longwall mining in the Sydney Coalfield, Nova Scotia where the majority of the workings are under the sea-bed. Longwall faces 700 ft in length are being worked with a 200 ft coal pillar left between adjacent panels. Extraction is of the order of 60%. Face machinery, manpower and production are described. In future it is hoped that some retreat working will be used.
- OSTI ID:
- 7072798
- Journal Information:
- Min. Congr. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Min. Congr. J.; (United States) Vol. 68:5; ISSN MCJOA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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