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A tabular, near-flat (dip<30°), and less than 2 m thick copper orebody having erratically located grade is to be mined underground. Wall rock and orebody are competent. The most suitable mining method is
A
Cut and fill stoping.
B
Sub-level stoping.
C
Underhand open stoping.
D
Breast stoping.

Correct : d

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