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Mining Engineering · Q216

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 216

Q216

What is an "ore chute"?

A.
Explosive storage bin
B.
Ore holding tank
C.
Channel for ore movement
Answer
D.
Drainage line

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Ore chute is a sloped channel for gravity-based ore movement.The correct answer is: Channel for ore movementConnects stopes to ore passes or haulage levels.Requires maintenance to prevent hang-ups.