Which opening is primarily designed for haulage in underground metal mines?
A. Vent raise
B. Drift
C. Winze
D. Raise
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Drift is a horizontal tunnel following the vein or used for transport.The correct answer is: DriftIt connects levels, loading points, and ore passes.Vent raises serve airflow; winzes are vertical.This Question Belongs to Mining Engineering >> Mine Development And Mining Methods
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