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Mining Engineering · Q232

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 232

Q232

In which mining method is broken ore left in place to support the stope?

A.
Block caving
B.
Cut and fill
C.
Shrinkage stoping
Answer
D.
Longwall mining

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Shrinkage stoping temporarily leaves broken ore in the stope.The correct answer is: Shrinkage stopingThe retained ore provides support to walls and roof.Later removed after the stope is fully mined.