Utilization of old mine workings in the Czech Republic

0391099 - ÚGN 2013 RIV IN eng J - Journal Article
Žůrek, P. - Hudeček, V. - Kukutsch, Radovan
Utilization of old mine workings in the Czech Republic.
Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels. Roč. 60, 7-8 (2012), s. 151-155. ISSN 0022-2755
R&D Projects: GA ČR GA105/09/0089
Institutional support: RVO:68145535
Keywords : mine workings * mining activities * surface facilities * underground mine
Subject RIV: DH - Mining, incl. Coal Mining
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At present, the number of mines being closed in the Czech Republic begins to grow owing to the depletion of mineral resources as well as the phase out and restructuring of mining activity, justified by the existing unprofitability of mining of some mineral resources. So far, limited interest in the utilization of already closed and also being closed mines, both exploitation voids and surface facilities, for public purposes can be seen. However, foreign experience persuades us of the contrary. But not every closed mine with its surface facilities is suitable for further utilization, which concerns mainly underground mines. The article deals with possibilities of utilization of abandoned excavation voids and surface facilities being closed after the mining of mineral resources.
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