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Groundwater in a surface mining operation can create a number of water-related problems affecting the mines’ design and economic viability. Groundwater inflow from the surrounding strata toward the mining excavation requires installing large-scale dewatering facilities to lower the water table and create an extensive and prolonged cone of depression (Doulati Ardejani et al. 2003a). A hydrogeological investigation of the mine site is necessary to design an appropriate dewatering technique. The hydrogeological characterization program is required to be implemented at an early stage of the mine evaluation process, specifically to help quantify the probable pore pressure conditions in the pit slopes (Read et al. 2013). The collection of hydrogeological data such as hydraulic conductivity, storage coefficient, and pre-mining groundwater flow regime are the main factors in designing an appropriate dewatering technique. Sequential investigation levels for a...
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Doulati Ardejani, F. et al. (2021). Geohydrology. In: Daya Sagar, B., Cheng, Q., McKinley, J., Agterberg, F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Mathematical Geosciences. Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26050-7_136-1
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