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Mining Engineering · Q17

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 17

Q17

Which mining method is typically used in thick, steeply dipping ore bodies with competent rock?

A.
Room and Pillar
B.
Shrinkage Stoping
Answer
C.
Longwall Mining
D.
Cut and Fill

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Shrinkage Stoping is used for steep, thick ore bodies with strong rock.The correct answer is: Shrinkage StopingBroken ore is left in place to support the stope until most of the ore is extracted.Efficient when wall rock is stable and self-supporting.