What type of shaft is started from an underground level and driven downward?
A. Drift
B. Raise
C. Winze
D. Incline
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Winze is a shaft driven downward from underground.The correct answer is: WinzeIt is used to connect lower levels or access deeper ore.Unlike a shaft (from surface) or a raise (upward), winze is a downward excavation.This Question Belongs to Mining Engineering >> Mine Development And Mining Methods
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