Q23
What is a stope in underground mining?
A.
A vertical shaft
B.
A chamber where ore is mined
AnswerC.
An inclined access tunnel
D.
A hoisting station
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Stope is the open space left after ore is extracted.The correct answer is: A chamber where ore is minedStoping is the main ore extraction phase.It follows the ore geometry and chosen mining method.