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Mining Engineering · Q197

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 197

Q197

In a mine layout, what is a "winze"?

A.
Vertical shaft from surface
B.
Inclined main access tunnel
C.
Internal shaft between levels
Answer
D.
Horizontal crosscut

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Winze is a vertical or steeply inclined shaft sunk inside the mine.The correct answer is: Internal shaft between levelsUsed for ore transfer and ventilation between levels.Unlike shafts, winzes start underground.