what is the mining process in which you cut into deep shafts in the solid rock to extract ore?

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what is the mining process in which you cut into deep shafts in the solid rock to extract ore?

2007-12-02 15:43:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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There are many types of subsurface mining, but the most common is called "shaft mining". You kind of answered your own question.

2007-12-02 16:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Under ground mining. There are several different type, room and pillar and stope are a few. It all depends in the type of rock and the orientation of the ore body.

2007-12-03 02:31:59 · answer #2 · answered by Professor Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

underground mining: 2 main mining types underground and open pit

2007-12-03 01:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋