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Mining Engineering · Q139

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 139

Q139

Which of the following is best suited for selective mining in irregular ore bodies?

A.
Block caving
B.
Sublevel caving
C.
Cut and fill
Answer
D.
Room and pillar

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Cut and fill mining adapts to irregular ore shapes and allows selective extraction.The correct answer is: Cut and fillOre is removed in slices and the void is backfilled.High cost but minimal dilution.