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Mining Engineering · Q54

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 54

Q54

In which mining method is "room and pillar" primarily used?

A.
Salt and potash mining
Answer
B.
Gold vein mining
C.
Steep ore mining
D.
Copper heap leaching

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Room and pillar is used in flat-bedded deposits like salt, coal, and potash.The correct answer is: Salt and potash miningRooms are mined, and pillars are left to support the roof.Not suitable for steep or irregular ore bodies.