1. Hard Rock Miner’s Handbook — Jack de la Vergne
Overview: A practical, non-profit reference widely used across the mining sector for underground hard-rock operations—loaded with rules-of-thumb, checklists, and “tricks of the trade.” Essential for site engineers and supervisors.
2. Underground Mining Methods: Engineering Fundamentals and International Case Studies — William A. Hustrulid & Richard L. Bullock
Overview: A leading textbook covering design principles and operational methods for underground mines, with global case studies and engineering foundations. Hugely recommended for pillar and stope design.
3.Rock Mechanics for Underground Mining (3rd ed.) — E. Hoek & J. W. Bray (or Brady & Brown)
Overview: A classic in rock engineering—addresses stress, deformation, failure, support systems, and geomechanics—tailored to underground mining conditions. Highly praised in academic and professional circles.
4.Introductory Mining Engineering — Howard L. Hartman
Overview: A comprehensive entry-level textbook encompassing surface and underground methods, equipment, drilling, blasting, ventilation, economics, and safety. Frequently used for GATE and engineering licensure.
5.Blasting Technology for Underground Hard Rock Mining — Vivek Kumar Himanshu, A.K. Mishra, M.P. Roy, et al. (2023)
Overview: An in-depth guide focused on underground blasting: theory, patterns, rock fragmentation, vibration control, instrumentation, and the latest predictive techniques. Excellent for blasting specialists and practical.