Mining: Challenges of the 21st Century

This volume collates the papers presented at the International Conference on Mining Challenges of the 21st Century held at New Delhi during 25-27 November, 1999 under the aegis of The Indian National Committee of the World Mining Congress of The Institution of Engineers (India). The topics in this volume cover a wide range dealing with the issues and concerns of global mining industry and focus of the means and methods of how the mining industry will meet the 21st Century challenges by espousing best practices.