Proper quarry mining method selection in Iran using fuzzy-Topsis approach (Case study: Granite quarry of Gazik in Birjand)

There are several quarry mining methods which are phased out due to lots of difficulties to use and lack of technologies. Selecting the proper quarry mining method is a kind of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) problem which needs to be managed appropriately. Selection Process deals with some factors affecting on selection approach such as revenue, safety, environmental issues, losses, mining period, etc. The aim of this research is to choose the proper quarry mining method in Iranian quarry mines using Fuzzy-Topsis approach. There are some conventional quarry mining methods in Iran including Plug and Feather, Controlled Blasting Technique, Expanded Powder, Diamond Cut Wire methods. Achieved results from analysis and investigations showed that the Diamond Cut Wire method is the most proper quarry mining method for Iranian quarry mines.