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Mining Engineering · Q187

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 187

Q187

Which method is best for mining ore bodies that dip at shallow angles?

A.
Room and pillar
Answer
B.
Block caving
C.
Sublevel stoping
D.
Open stoping

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Room and pillar is suited for shallow-dipping or flat ore bodies.The correct answer is: Room and pillarEfficient where the seam is uniform and stable.Also used in salt, coal, and potash mining.