What is the main disadvantage of shrinkage stoping?
A. Excessive ground support required
B. Delayed ore recovery
C. High water requirement
D. Requires mechanized equipment
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Shrinkage stoping leaves broken ore in place to support walls during mining.The correct answer is: Delayed ore recoveryOre is only removed after stope completion, delaying revenue.It's not ideal for high cash flow operations.This Question Belongs to Mining Engineering >> Mine Development And Mining Methods
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B. Ventilation planning
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