Coal Reserves of the Matewan
Quadrangle, Kentucky -A Coal Recoverability StudyU.S. Geological Survey Circular 9355
Table B-1. - Factors influencing mine productivity
Surface mining conditions | Deep mining conditions |
Area of movement | Roof and floor conditions |
Ground slope/dip of coal | Methane liberation |
Production needed | Cutability |
Overburden stability | Partings |
Seam thickness | Dip of coal |
Ground water/reclamation | Seam height |
Overburden/coal interface | Ground water |
Manpower experience | Production layout |
Supervisors | Width of face |
Maintenance force | Depth of cut |
Equipment operators | Working time at face |
Mining applications | Planned maintenance |
Development | Remote controlled equip. |
Panel production | Continuous haulage |
Pillar extraction |
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