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Underground Hard Rock Mining Techniques

Explore the sub-level caving technique used for large orebodies in underground hard rock mining. Learn about the requirements for rock stability and the process of creating caves. Understand the concept of ESS (Equivalent Support Strength) in mining operations.

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What is the most complex and technically challenging underground mine design?

Block caving

When is block caving typically selected as a mining method?

For high tonnage from a massive weak orebody

What distinguishes room and pillar mining from block caving?

Gravity-assisted ore collection

In which type of orebodies can room and pillar mining be applied more easily?

<p>Steeply dipping or horizontal orebodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

When are hard rock room and pillar mining costs relatively low?

<p>For areas suitable for secondary benching</p> Signup and view all the answers

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