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Mining Engineering · Q85

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 85

Q85

What is a typical application of raise boring?

A.
Shaft collaring
B.
Developing inclined haul roads
C.
Creating smooth vertical holes
Answer
D.
Ore fragmentation

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Raise boring drills a small pilot hole, then enlarges it to full diameter.The correct answer is: Creating smooth vertical holesUsed for ventilation shafts, ore passes, and service holes.Safer and faster than conventional raises.