Surface Mining

AGAPITO ASSOCIATES, INC. Mining & Civil Engineers & Geologists
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Surface Mining

Agapito Associates, Inc. (AAI) offers integrated capabilities in geology, economic, planning and development for surface mining operations. The AAI staff offers over 30 years experience in the energy industries, industrial minerals, aggregate/construction operations and metal mining. Our staff continues to provide state-of-the-art services for all phases of surface mining and civil construction.

Capabilities

Resource Characterization

Exploration Drilling

Computer Modeling

Economic Analysis

43-101 Compliance

Due Diligence

Cost Estimates

Feasibility Studies

Permitting

Technical Assistance

Mine Planning

Equipment Selection

Site Layout

Road Design

Conveyor Design

Stripping-Production Scheduling

Cost Estimates

Blasting

Controlled Blasting Design

Fragmentation Analysis

Mine to Mill Analysis

Coal Stripping Operation

Production

Blending Strategies

Resource Utilization

Geotechnical

Slope Design

Materials Testing

Instrumentation

Reclamation

Post-mining Contours

Long-term Slope Stability

Mining Methods

Drill and Blast

Scraper Operations

Holland Loader

Dragline

Dredge

Highwall Mining

Contour Mining

Limestone Quarry

Types of Deposits

Coal

Uranium

Chemical Grade Limestone

Stone-Aggregate

Gold Placer

Precious Metals

Block Model overlain with Topography

Aggregate Operation

Project Summaries - Mineral

Project Summaries - Capability