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Mining Engineering · Q153

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 153

Q153

Which of the following is commonly used for lateral transport in narrow vein mines?

A.
Conveyor belts
B.
Rail cars
C.
Slushers
Answer
D.
Trucks

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Slushers are cable-operated scrapers used to pull ore in confined spaces.The correct answer is: SlushersEffective in narrow vein conditions where trucks can't operate.Economical and low-profile.