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What is an open cut mining different to an underground mining?
it is open not underground (it has no roof)
Is open pit mining safer than underground mining?
it is, because if underground the mine can cave in.
What are the two main types of mining and how do they differ?
Open cast mining and Underground mining.
Why is underground mining is more dangerous than open-cut mining?
Because of the risk of tunnels collapsing and pockets of natural gas exploding.
What are the advantages of underground mining?
Advantages of Underground Mining are: * It allows minerals to be extracted from deep underground * It doesn't create a mess like open cut or surface mining * Does not affect the physical environment as much as surface mining
What is an open cut mining different to an underground mining?
it is open not underground (it has no roof)
What are two reasons why open-pit mines are more common in western Canada than underground mines?
Open pit mining is used when the materials being mined are closer to the surface. It is safer to do open pit mining than it is to do underground mining. Underground mining is only used for mining hard minerals.
What are two types of mining?
The two types of mining are Open-cast mining and Underground mining. Underground mining is further divided in to Adit mining and Shaft mining.
Is open pit mining safer than underground mining?
it is, because if underground the mine can cave in.
What is a method for uranium mining?
Uranium mining can be either by open pit mining or by underground mining.
Is open cut mining safer compared to underground mining?
Yes.
What are the two main types of mining and how do they differ?
Open cast mining and Underground mining.
What are the two main types of mining how do they differ?
Open cast mining and Underground mining.
Is uranium more commonly mined world wide using the In Situ Leaching method or the conventional mining method?
The open pit mining or the underground mining are more common now.
Why is underground mining is more dangerous than open-cut mining?
Because of the risk of tunnels collapsing and pockets of natural gas exploding.
What are some mining teqniques?
underground minning, open pit minning, solution mining, strip mining
What are the advantages of underground mining?
Advantages of Underground Mining are: * It allows minerals to be extracted from deep underground * It doesn't create a mess like open cut or surface mining * Does not affect the physical environment as much as surface mining
