Various mining methods as well as applications have been discussed in this all-inclusive updated book. The economic feasibility of a contemporary mine greatly depends on cautious planning and management. Declining trends in average ore grades, growing mining costs and environmental concerns indicate that this situation is likely to remain this way in near future. Mining techniques for underground as well as surface mineral deposits have been elucidated in this book. The methodologies have been generalized and aimed at conventional applications from distinct mining areas across the world....