Underground Metal Mining — Summer 2018

Define the following: (1) Stope (2) Winze (3) Raise.

Describe the classification of stoping method.

Draw a network diagram for the transportation of ore with belt conveyor and skip from various levels of mine.

Define the following : (1) Cross – Cut (2) Lateral (3) Ore Drive

List out various drilling pattern used in Underground Metal Mining. Explain any one.

Explain Recovery & Dilution.

Write a short note on sub level caving method.

Which precaution should be taken during blasting in Underground Metal Mining?

Write a short note on basic function of winze.

List out various methods of shaft sinking. Explain any one.

Describe the basic fundamental of cut & fill method.

List out various equipments used in Underground Metal Mining with their functions.

Explain the breast stope method with proper figures.

Describe the functions of skip and cage.

Explain the underhand stoping method.

Write a short note on vertical crater method.

List out the various formulas for the shaft pillar.

Explain the overhand stoping method.

Explain stopping of super-imposed veins and parallel ore bodies.

Draw a layout of square set stoping method.

Write a short note on mechanical back filling.

Explain the underground crushing with proper figure.

Briefly describe the shaft collar.

Write a short note on pneumatic back filling.

Explain the sub level stoping with neat sketch.