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Mining Engineering · Q227

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 227

Q227

What is "face" in mining terminology?

A.
Miner's protective gear
B.
Ore sampling site
C.
Working surface being mined
Answer
D.
Explosive magazine

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Face is the exposed area of rock where excavation occurs.The correct answer is: Working surface being mined Can be vertical or inclined depending on orientation.Regularly drilled, blasted, and advanced.