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Mining Engineering · Q86

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 86

Q86

Which method involves ore fragmentation mainly by gravity?

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

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Block caving undermines a large ore block, causing it to collapse under its own weight.The correct answer is: Block cavingMinimal drilling and blasting once caving begins.Low cost per ton but high dilution.