Geotechnical study on Salkhit silver-gold open-pit mine

A comprehensive study of the ore deposit's proven reserves for open-pit mining, including the lowest working level, general slope of the pit walls, geotechnical conditions, and influencing factors, serves as a positive measure for preventing risks to both occupational safety and the mine's economic viability. The geotechnical study of the Salkhit Silver-Gold deposit involved evaluating the geological mass, weathering zones, geological and hydrogeological conditions, and testing the physical and mechanical properties of rock, along with mining and technical conditions. Based on this data, a geotechnical assessment was conducted, and recommendations were made regarding further measures. Consequently, this study aimed to delineate fracture structural zones (domains) at the open-pit level, assess potential risks and favorable conditions for each zone during open-pit extraction, and establish baseline information for the mine.