Ukrainian 10, 20, 30

Investigate the layout and operation of a conventional potash mine.

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(a)	Explore the financial and geological challenges of establishing a conventional potash mine in some deposit locations.
(b)	Describe the two types of conventional underground potash mines (e.g., room and pillar, chevron).
(c)	Summarize the layout (e.g., location of underground facilities and cell service), processes (e.g., tracking your location, long and short hole mining and transportation of ore) and procedures (e.g., safety, transportation of employees to the face and use of automated miners) of operating an underground mine.
(d)	Identify the scale of a potash mine including the overall dimensions and the size of mining rooms and mining equipment.
(e)	Explain the structure and use of underground potash facilities (e.g., mechanical and medical rooms).
(f)	Explore the different types of shafts (e.g., production and service).
(g)	Explain how machinery, supplies and personnel are brought underground including the mechanics of the hoist system.
(h)	Investigate shaft sinking including the effect of water bearing formations, the use of freeze hole drilling, Blairmore ring, concrete tubing and liners in the shafts and the required maintenance and inspections of the systems.
(i)	Explore the process used to ensure clean air to breathe for underground workers and the importance of monitoring ventilation and equipment emissions.
(j)	Describe the advantages and disadvantages (e.g., cost, safety and efficiency) of conventional mining.