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Underground mining involves the extraction of valuable minerals from beneath the Earth's surface and is more complex than surface mining. Key considerations include the type and quality of the mineral deposit, depth, and design of openings. Proper planning, support requirements, and area reclamation are essential for successful underground mining operations.

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Underground Mining 1

Underground mining involves the extraction of valuable minerals from beneath the Earth's surface and is more complex than surface mining. Key considerations include the type and quality of the mineral deposit, depth, and design of openings. Proper planning, support requirements, and area reclamation are essential for successful underground mining operations.

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UNDERGROUND MINING

INTRODUCTION
UNDERGROUND MINING

 Mining:
 Extraction of valuable minerals or other geological
materials from the earth from an ore body , vein, seam,
or reef, which forms the mineralized
Surface mining

 Surface mining is a method of mining used to extract


minerals and metals near the surface of the Earth.
Underground mining

 Underground mining The extraction of ore from


beneath the surface of the ground
Underground mining

 More complicated as compared to surface mining.


 Concerns:
 Type , quality and shape of mineral deposit as well as
country rock.
 Depth of deposit
 Type and design of openings
Underground mining

 Proper planning before and during extraction.


 Support requirement.
 Reclamation of the area.
Underground mining

 Various techniques/ mining methods

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