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Mining Engineering · Q66

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 66

Q66

What does "rill stoping" combine in its mining approach?

A.
Cut and fill with shrinkage
B.
Sublevel caving with longwall
C.
Shrinkage stoping with sublevel stoping
Answer
D.
Block caving with fill

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Rill stoping uses elements of sublevel and shrinkage stoping.The correct answer is: Shrinkage stoping with sublevel stopingIt allows blasting from lower sublevels while using broken ore for wall support.Suited for moderately dipping ore bodies.