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Mining Engineering · Q181

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 181

Q181

Which of the following is a key advantage of cut-and-fill mining?

A.
Requires minimal ventilation
B.
High ore recovery in irregular bodies
Answer
C.
Fastest mining method
D.
Ideal for soft rock

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Cut-and-fill mining is highly adaptable to complex, irregular ore bodies.The correct answer is: High ore recovery in irregular bodiesFilling provides support and enables selective mining.It is slower and more expensive but precise.