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Mining Engineering · Q183

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 183

Q183

Which of the following methods is best for extracting ore from a horizontal, thin vein?

A.
Longwall mining
B.
Shrinkage stoping
C.
Drift mining
Answer
D.
Sublevel caving

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Drift mining is used for thin, horizontal seams near the surface.The correct answer is: Drift miningDeveloped horizontally into the vein from the hillside.Used in coal and small mineral deposits.