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For the calculation of the volume and the tonnage of ore deposits there is a variety of available methods to choose from, each suited for a particular deposit. These methods fall into two categories: reserve calculation on the basis of cross-sections and on the basis of longitudinal planar sections or level plans respectively.
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Wellmer, FW. (1989). Calculation of Volume and Tonnage of Ore Deposit. In: Economic Evaluations in Exploration. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-02578-9_3
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