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A low-grade deep-seated ore body dipping at 70° has a strike length of 2 km, and width of 100 m. The ore body and wall rocks are weak and fractured. The preferred method of mining is
A
shrinkage stoping
B
cut-and-fill stoping
C
block caving
D
room and pillar stoping

Correct : c

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