Ground Freezing on a Large Scale and its Historical Importance in Deep Mine Development

Technical Specifications / 17 November 2021 / Keller
Credit : Keller

This review of previous mine shaft and surface drift construction on a worldwide basis demonstrates how important the use of ground freezing has been in enabling the projects to be attempted and completed successfully. Innovation has also been a critical element in many mining projects, as demonstrated by the projects reviewed. Without the use of ground freezing, none of the work described could have been achieved.

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