A doctoral student at Tallinn University of Technology, Vesta Kaljuste, is researching geotechnical solutions for prospective phosphate mining areas. Her work focuses on achieving a production target of 1 million tons of 30% enriched phosphate annually over a 20-year period. Kaljuste presented her findings at the Estonian Academy of Sciences phosphate seminar. The research addresses challenges associated with open-pit mining, similar to those encountered in oil shale mining, where overburden removal utilizes large excavators. The case examines the technical aspects of producing significant quantities of phosphate. Topics: #mining #phosphate #case Post navigation The “Ojamaa” mine plans to expand The water level would drop in 400 wells in the county
“It’s encouraging to see researchers exploring innovative ways to overcome the challenges of extracting phosphate resources.” Reply