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Which term refers to a horizontal working driven parallel and close to the ore body but not in ore?

A. Sublevel

B. Drift

C. Exploration gallery

D. Access tunnel

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Exploration gallery is driven near the ore zone for observation and sampling.The correct answer is: Exploration galleryUsed to determine ore geometry, grade, and structure.Not a production-level drift.

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