"Mixed Reality Handbooks for Mining Engineers" is a newly designed textbook series that delves into the fascinating multifaceted world of mining. The aim of the editors Peter Moser, Susanne Feil and Carsten Drebenstedt is to provide students with state-of-the-art learning materials that help them to quickly understand all the relevant aspects that mining engineers need to know about. The series uses an innovative pedagogical framework with a strong focus on enhancing digital skills as well as a transparent teaching and learning pathway. Each chapter is written by renowned authors in their respective fields who have gained extensive teaching experience at leading mining universities in the world. This textbook is a new reference book and an indispensable resource for students, educators, and professionals in the mining industry.