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Mining Engineering · Q77

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 77

Q77

What mining method is most suited for flat-lying, tabular coal seams?

A.
Shrinkage stoping
B.
Sublevel caving
C.
Longwall mining
Answer
D.
Block caving

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Longwall mining is highly efficient for extracting flat, continuous seams.The correct answer is: Longwall miningIt uses a shearer and roof supports to extract large panels.Very common in coal mining.