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pit limits

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pit limits [′pit ‚limĀ·əts]
(mining engineering)
The vertical and lateral extent to which the mining of a mineral deposit by open pitting may be carried economically.


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In addition, these zones could allow for a wider pit dimension defined in the Preliminary Assessment completed last year which would extend project life by providing access to significant gold resources that currently fall below the designed pit limits.
In addition, these zones could allow for a wider pit dimension which would extend project life by providing access to significant gold resources that currently fall below the designed pit limits.
Further drilling may enhance this mine life beyond the currently optimized pit limits.
 
 
 
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