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Mining Engineering · Q123

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 123

Q123

Which method uses "slices" mined from the top downward?

A.
Sublevel stoping
B.
Cut and fill
C.
Top slicing
Answer
D.
Shrinkage stoping

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Top slicing removes horizontal ore slices from the top down.The correct answer is: Top slicingAfter each slice, caved waste fills the void.Used in weak ore and rock conditions.