Exploring Subsurface Mining

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Which type of excavation is the site of ore production in an orebody?

  • Permanent access and service openings
  • Stope access and service openings
  • Stope development
  • Ore sources (correct)

What is the purpose of the permanent access and service openings in underground mining?

  • To develop physical access to the mineralized zone
  • To provide access and services throughout the mine (correct)
  • To transport ore from the mine surface
  • To liberate the ore from the enclosing host rock

What is the function of the stope access and service openings in underground mining?

  • To transport ore from the mine surface
  • To liberate the ore from the enclosing host rock (correct)
  • To provide access and services throughout the mine
  • To develop physical access to the mineralized zone

What is the purpose of the ore sources in underground mining?

<p>To develop physical access to the mineralized zone (D)</p>
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What do all types of non-production excavations in underground mining have in common?

<p>They are similar in function and required geomechanical performances (B)</p>
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