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Proposal of Support Planning System for Magnesite Mining Operations Based on an Assortment Volume Sale Forecasting Cover

Proposal of Support Planning System for Magnesite Mining Operations Based on an Assortment Volume Sale Forecasting

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mspe-2026-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2450-5781 | Journal ISSN: 2299-0461
Language: English
Page range: 68 - 75
Submitted on: Jul 1, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 1, 2026
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Published on: Feb 16, 2026
Published by: STE Group sp. z.o.o.
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