Vidyalelo
Mining Engineering · Q59

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 59

Q59

What is the most suitable mining method for narrow, high-grade veins?

A.
Block Caving
B.
Sublevel Caving
C.
Shrinkage Stoping
Answer
D.
Longwall Mining

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Shrinkage Stoping is ideal for steep, narrow, high-grade ore bodies.The correct answer is: Shrinkage StopingBroken ore supports the stope walls and is removed later.Reduces dilution in narrow vein conditions.