ISO 21557:2025

Mining — Mining methods — Classification and specification

Publication date:   Dec 4, 2025

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60.60   Standard published   Dec 4, 2025

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ISO/TC 82 Mining

International Standard

73.020   Mining and quarrying

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This document establishes a classification of mining methods based on specification such as ore grade and recovery, cost of infrastructure, ore extraction, labour and machine costs, underground support costs and geotechnical factors.

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ISO 21557:2025
60.60 Standard published
Dec 4, 2025