Which stoping method uses drilling and blasting from sublevels

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Which stoping method uses drilling and blasting from sublevels?

A. Block caving

B. Sublevel stoping

C. Longwall mining

D. Top slicing

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Sublevel stoping uses longhole drilling between sublevels.The correct answer is: Sublevel stopingOre is blasted and collected below.Works well in competent rock.

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