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Mining Engineering · Q155

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 155

Q155

The term "ore pass" refers to:

A.
Ventilation tunnel
B.
Temporary shelter
C.
Vertical chute for ore movement
Answer
D.
Emergency ladder way

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Ore passes are vertical or inclined openings used to transfer ore between levels.The correct answer is: Vertical chute for ore movementThey improve efficiency and reduce haul distances.Must be designed to avoid hang-ups.