Abstract: Based on analysis of the concept and principles of mining science and its research at home and abroad studies, the new concepts of the integral mining and post-mining were put forward by introducing the integrated thinking and the complexity in mining science.And the new concept, new meaning and fundamental principles of the integral mining and some key issues in research were elaborated.Meanwhile, in combination with the reality of Gushan open-pit mine and Hemushan underground mine, the practice of the integral mining in some part of Gushan mine was described.

Key words: Integral mining science, Gushan mine, Iron mining, Post-mining, Integrated thinking