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Mining Engineering · Q235

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 235

Q235

The mining term "footwall" refers to:

A.
Wall above the ore body
B.
Hanging platform
C.
Wall below the ore body
Answer
D.
Ore deposit end

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Footwall lies beneath the ore body in an inclined seam.The correct answer is: Wall below the ore bodyOpposite to the hanging wall.Terminology helps in defining drilling orientation and support layout.