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Mining Engineering · Q55

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 55

Q55

Which mining method uses downward retreat of the ore body while filling the voids with waste or tailings?

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

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Cut and Fill is an underground mining method using backfilling after each ore slice is removed.The correct answer is: Cut and FillEffective for irregular ore bodies and unstable ground.Allows high selectivity and safety.