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What is mining that involves excavating from the surface?
Open cut mining
Is open cut mining safer compared to underground mining?
Yes.
Why is open cut mining safer than under ground mining?
Because there is no roof to support in an open cut whereas in underground mining there may be a very large overburden load leading to very high stresses in the tunnel roof. This may require support and there is the potential for a roof collapse to occur.
What is an open cut mining different to an underground mining?
Open cut mining involves removing material from the earth's surface, using large equipment like draglines or excavators. Underground mining involves tunneling underground to access mineral deposits and is typically used when the mineral resource is deep or too dangerous to extract from the surface.
Why is underground mining is more dangerous than open-cut mining?
Underground mining is more dangerous than open-cut mining because it involves working in confined spaces with poor ventilation, as well as risks of cave-ins, fires, and explosions. The lack of natural light, unstable ground conditions, and the presence of toxic gases also contribute to the higher level of danger in underground mining compared to open-cut mining.
Is gold found in open cut mining?
I'm not too sure, but good question!
Is onyx open cut mined?
Yes, onyx is typically open cut mined using traditional mining methods where the stone is removed from the earth's surface with heavy machinery.
What equipment is used for open cut mining?
Draglines, Shovels, Trucks, Drilling Equipment, Excavators, Loaders, Components, Other
What are ways to reduce the impact mining?
Ways to reduce the impact of mining include implementing sustainable mining practices, reclaiming mining sites for post-mining land use, minimizing water pollution and habitat destruction, and promoting the use of recycled materials to reduce the demand for new mining operations.
Where do you find zinc most common in underground or open cut mines?
Zinc is commonly found in underground mines rather than open cut mines. This is because zinc deposits are often found deeper underground, requiring tunneling to access the ore bodies. Additionally, underground mining methods are typically more cost-effective for extracting zinc compared to open-cut mining.
What is the difference of surface mining and subsurface mining?
Surface mining is safer and easier than subsurface mining.Surface mining does more damage to the environment than subsurface.Surface mining creates more of a mess then subsurface or open cut mining.ON TH OTHER HAND-Subsurface mining is very dangerous.Subsurface mining allows you to retreive minerals from underground.Subsurface mining requires you to go underground, where you will have very little air.
What is a method for uranium mining?
Uranium mining can be either by open pit mining or by underground mining.
