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Mining Engineering · Q172

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 172

Q172

Which development activity is done first in underground mining?

A.
Crosscutting
B.
Shaft sinking
Answer
C.
Drifting
D.
Stoping

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Shaft sinking is usually the first major activity to access deeper levels.The correct answer is: Shaft sinkingIt allows transport, ventilation, and service installation.Followed by lateral development.