Factors Influencing choice of MINE METHODS y Physical ‘ Depth of the sear ¥ at Shallow Depth + Surface Mining is done ¥ upto 300 * In some areas upto here B&P are done beyond this they switch to Long wal due to the pressure of overlying strate y 0-600 m + In some locals the B&P are recommended upto this depth but beyond this it is not recommended So they need to switch to Longwall as itself build to control strata ~ Max depth of 1524 + beyond this the virgin temp of rock is impossible Thickness of the seam Gradient of the seam Shape of the seam 3 Coal seams occur as sheet like deposits have undergone various change in shape due to TECHTONIC DISTURBANCES or GENETIC REASONS Structure and Geological Abnormalities Gasiness and Proness to Spontaneous heating Characteristics of Roof and Floor rocks Hydrogeological Conditions y TECHNICAI and Economical * Technical Development and Availability of Machines = Economical value of coal mined