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Factors influencing mining method selection

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Note: Oil and gas deposits are not discussed here. Underground mining methods are the focus of this article.

The selection of a mining method for an ore deposit is based on many factors that are driven by the economics and
profitability of the mine for a company. These include the following:

Ore grade and recovery

Cost of infrastructure
Ore extraction
Labour and machine costs
Underground support costs
Geotechnical factors

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