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Mining Methods: Longwall, Horizon and Level Mining Methods | Mining Technology

Mining Methods: Longwall, Horizon and Level Mining Methods! Apart from the commonly practiced "bord and pillar" method of mining followed in this country, the other methods of mining adopted in some collieries are: 1. Longwall Mining Method 2. Horizon Mining 3. Level Mining or Semi-Horizon Mining Room and pillar method of mining is not practiced in any of the collieries [...]

By Simamoni B|2018-09-16T14:31:04+05:30September 16, 2018|Mining Methods|Comments Off

Shaft Sinking Methods: Caisson Method and Cementation Method | Shaft Sinking | Mining Technology

Ordinary methods of shaft sinking are not suitable in some cases and special methods have to be adopted under the following conditions: 1. Loose or unstable ground, such as sand, mud, etc. 2. Excessively watery strata. 3. A combination of the above two. The special methods are: 1. The Piling System 2. Caisson Methods 3. Freezing Method 4. Cementation Process [...]

By Simamoni B|2018-09-16T14:31:04+05:30September 15, 2018|Shaft Sinking|Comments Off