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Mining Engineering · Q199

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 199

Q199

Which method is most suitable for weak ore and strong wall rocks?

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

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Shrinkage stoping retains broken ore in place to support stope walls.The correct answer is: Shrinkage stopingIdeal when ore is fragile but surrounding rock is competent.Ore is extracted after stoping is completed.