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Mining Engineering · Q63

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 63

Q63

Which of the following mining methods is best suited for steeply dipping, narrow ore bodies?

A.
Longwall Mining
B.
Room and Pillar
C.
Shrinkage Stoping
Answer
D.
Block Caving

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Shrinkage Stoping is ideal for steep and narrow ore zones.The correct answer is: Shrinkage StopingBroken ore is stored in the stope to support walls and later extracted.Longwall is used in flat seams, especially coal.