Discrete Element Modelling: The influence of High Hydrostatic Pressure on the Cutting Processes of Hard Rock

Seafloor Massive Sulfide (SMS) contains high levels of metals such as copper and gold. Water depths of 2000 up to 3000 meter make mining of SMS a challenge. Despite this, mining industry encourages research into feasible extraction methods of SMS, pushed by the high metal prices nowadays. This research focuses on the influence of hydrostatic...