page_title: Borehole mining
section_title: Advantages of BHM
hierarchical_section_title: Borehole mining / Advantages of BHM
caption_attribution_description: English: This borehole mining tool working at the edge of the open pit clearly illustrates obvious advantages of BHM over conventional Open Pit and Underground mining technologies. Photo courtesy by Borehole Mining International, Inc.
context_page_description: Borehole Mining is a remote operated method of extraction of mineral resources through boreholes based on in-situ conversion of ores into a mobile form by means of high pressure water jets. This process can be carried-out from land surface, open pit floor, underground mine or floating platform or vessel through pre-drilled boreholes.
context_section_description: The main advantages of BHM include its low capital cost, mobility, selectivity, ability to work in hazardous and dangerous conditions and low environmental impact. The method has been used in mining of such natural resources and industrial materials as: uranium, iron ore, quartz sand, gravel, coal, poly-metallic ores, phosphate, gold, diamonds, rare earths, amber and several more. Borehole mining is also used in exploration, oil, gas and water stimulation, underground storage construction and drainage.
caption: This borehole mining tool working at the edge of the open pit is a clear illustration of main advantages of BHM over conventional mining methods. Photo courtesy by Borehole Mining International, Inc.
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