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Mining Engineering · Q13

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 13

Q13

Which mining method is most applicable for strong ore and weak surrounding rock?

A.
Cut and Fill
Answer
B.
Block Caving
C.
Shrinkage Stoping
D.
Sublevel Caving

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Cut and Fill offers wall support by backfilling mined-out spaces.The correct answer is: Cut and FillIt protects weak hanging walls and allows selective mining.Useful when ore is competent and host rock is poor.