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The paper reviews the problems encountered with groundwater in surface mining in Scotland. The problems which occur at various stages of the mining process from initial exploration to mine planning and final restoration are referred to. Special consideration is given to mine drainage and pumping methods.
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Norton, P.J. Groundwater problems in surface coal mining in Scotland. International Journal of Mine Water 1, 17–24 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02504604
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02504604