What Mining Investors Must Consider about Underground Mining with Dr. Rob Stevens (Ph.D.)
In this episode, Dr. Rob Stevens teaches investors what to consider when assessing an underground mining project. Dr. Stevens (Ph.D., P.Geo.) is a professional geologist and educator. He has trained numerous brokers, analysts, and investors in the basics of mineral exploration and mining via his training course. After teaching this course for many years, he eventually published its content in his book, Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials.
0:00 Introduction
2:57 Mining methods
5:56 Important Considerations
12:08 Mine layout and access
15:48 Selective methods
21:00 Bulk methods
23:23 Underground mining videos
24:15 Rough operating costs
25:34 Underground mining challenges
33:15 Dr. Stevens’ resources
