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Coal Reserves of the Matewan
Quadrangle, Kentucky -A Coal Recoverability Study

U.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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