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Mining Engineering · Q165

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 165

Q165

What is a major limitation of room and pillar mining?

A.
High ore recovery
B.
High flexibility
C.
Pillar design complexity
Answer
D.
Lack of mechanization

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Room and pillar mining leaves pillars behind, which must be carefully designed.The correct answer is: Pillar design complexityIncorrect design may lead to collapse or excessive ore loss.Requires geomechanical analysis.