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Mining Engineering · Q156

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 156

Q156

Which mining method uses a mobile platform to excavate raises?

A.
Raise boring
B.
Sublevel caving
C.
Alimak raising
Answer
D.
Vertical crater retreat

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Alimak raising uses a mechanized raise climber to excavate vertical openings.The correct answer is: Alimak raisingAllows work from a safe platform.Common in ventilation and manway raises.