Yield pillars in a deep potash mine

CRC Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: P. Squirrell
DOI: 10.1201/9781003760894-19
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Abstract

This case study describes the evolution c r the yield pillar mining technique used at Cleveland Potash Ltd’s Boulby mine and proposes a nypothesis as to how the system works.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geomechanics and Mining Engineering Rock Mechanics and Modeling Geotechnical and Mining Engineering

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
139–145
Publication date
19 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter