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Mining Engineering · Q96

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 96

Q96

Which of the following is an example of selective mining?

A.
Block caving
B.
Longwall mining
C.
Cut and fill
Answer
D.
Sublevel stoping

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Selective mining extracts high-grade portions while minimizing waste.The correct answer is: Cut and fillSuited for narrow, irregular, or high-grade ore bodies.High cost but precise extraction.