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Mining Engineering · Q131

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 131

Q131

Which of the following best describes a "development heading"?

A.
Ore storage area
B.
Ventilation raise
C.
Active mining front in development
Answer
D.
Conveyor belt area

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Development heading is the advancing face of a new tunnel.The correct answer is: Active mining front in developmentIncludes activities like drilling, blasting, mucking.Crucial for creating access or infrastructure.