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Mining Engineering · Q84

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 84

Q84

What is the key benefit of sublevel stoping?

A.
Very low capital investment
B.
Selective mining
C.
Fast production rates
Answer
D.
No need for drilling

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sublevel stoping uses multiple drilling levels and longhole blasting.The correct answer is: Fast production ratesSuitable for steep, competent ore bodies.Efficient but less selective and has moderate dilution.