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Mining Engineering · Q129

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 129

Q129

What is the key factor in choosing between vertical crater retreat and sublevel stoping?

A.
Water table depth
B.
Orebody geometry and height
Answer
C.
Drill diameter
D.
Diesel equipment type

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Vertical Crater Retreat (VCR) and Sublevel stoping differ in layout and fragmentation.The correct answer is: Orebody geometry and heightVCR is good for tall, steep bodies; sublevel stoping for medium height.Geometry directly affects method suitability.