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ARTICLE NAME	DESCRIPTION
Computer Mapping Artifacts
Mine Modeling and Planning Systems: Large (expensive) vs. Small (inexpensive)	perspective about the tradeoffs between large and small mine modeling/planning systems.
The Worst Mistakes in GIS Project History (And how to avoid them)	If you have installed a GIS or are even thinking about it, this article is a must-read.
Geostatistics - Cracks in the Foundations? By Steve Henley	Discussion of some of the limitations of the basic geostatistical methods of orebody modeling.
COST, ENERGY and ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS emphasize need to eliminate quarry haul trucks, haul roads and ramps	Free Quarry Manager's notebook has practical considerations on how to eliminate haul trucks, roads and ramps.
Computer Mapping Artifacts are not there with Triangulation	The Triangulation (TIN) method for calculating contours is a mathematical technique that bypasses artifacts generated with other methods.
Summary of Mine Ventilation Analysis and Simulation Software	A brief description of some of the ventilation simulation software available.

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