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Mining Engineering · Q204

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 204

Q204

Which mining method generally produces the lowest dilution?

A.
Sublevel caving
B.
Cut and fill
Answer
C.
Block caving
D.
Longwall mining

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Cut and fill mining allows selective extraction and backfilling.The correct answer is: Cut and fillMinimizes mixing of ore and waste.Ideal for narrow, irregular ore bodies.