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Mining Engineering · Q80

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 80

Q80

What mining technique causes the least ore dilution?

A.
Block caving
B.
Sublevel stoping
C.
Cut and fill
Answer
D.
Sublevel caving

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Cut and fill mining allows selective extraction and tight control over ore boundaries.The correct answer is: Cut and fillBackfill supports the walls, reducing waste mixing.Used in high-grade, irregular ore zones.