Underground Mining Techniques and Risks Geology for
27 01 2021 · Soft rock mines are predominantly coal and shale mines Here the rock and the minerals are softer and easier to break up but the roof requires more support The most common mining method is longwall mining which is largely automated using a self advancing coal shearer including hydraulic roof supports 150 250m wide 3m high extract panels roof collapses as machine withdrawals
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