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What is a stope in underground mining?

A. A vertical shaft

B. A chamber where ore is mined

C. An inclined access tunnel

D. A hoisting station

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Stope is the open space left after ore is extracted.The correct answer is: A chamber where ore is minedStoping is the main ore extraction phase.It follows the ore geometry and chosen mining method.

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