Review:
Cut And Fill Mining
overall review score: 3.5
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Cut-and-fill mining is a method of underground mining where mineral ore is extracted in a series of horizontal slices. The voids created by the removal of ore are filled with waste rock to support the overlying rock and maintain stability.
Key Features
- Horizontal extraction method
- Sequential mining process
- Waste rock fill to support surrounding rock
Pros
- Provides high ore recovery rates
- Can be used in irregular ore deposits
- Allows for selective mining of high-grade areas
Cons
- Requires significant upfront development costs
- May result in subsidence or ground instability
- Can be labor-intensive and time-consuming