Back to the Basics - 04: Dilution management in surface mines We move the dirt to extract ore that pays to all. Mining is a business run through engineering and both should be economically sound. From the operational viewpoint, dilution management is the primary task to maximise the profit of the mine. The document explains various strategies and technologies to mitigate dilution in open-pit mining. I hope this document helps you understand both traditional and recent technologies in dilution management.