Which term refers to the initial drift or tunnel created to access an ore body?
A. Raise
B. Decline
C. Adit
D. Stope
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Adit is a horizontal passage into a mine, often from the surface.The correct answer is: AditUsed for access, drainage, and haulage.Common in mountainous terrain where horizontal entry is feasible.This Question Belongs to Mining Engineering >> Mine Development And Mining Methods
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A. Extraction of ore
B. Ventilation planning
C. Accessing ore body
D. Waste disposal
A. Shaft
B. Adit
C. Stope
D. Raise
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