Title: STUDIES OF TECHNOLOGICAL POTENTIAL OF OPEN-PIT COAL MINES IN QUEENSLAND USING EARTH'S REMOTE SENSING DATA
Abstract: this paper presents the results of assessing the technological potential and mining capacity of open-pit coal mines in Queensland, australia.the technological indicators of open-pit coal mines, the configuration of mining transport equipment, and the elements of coal mining methods are identified based on satellite imaging data.a conclusion is made that the economy of scale allows to keep the level of coal production at 300 mtpa.