Underground Mining Services

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are underground mining services?

  Underground mining services involve the extraction of minerals or coal from beneath the Earth’s surface using tunnels, shafts, and specialized equipment.

• What types of underground mining methods are used?

  Room and Pillar Mining Longwall Mining Cut and Fill Mining Sublevel Stoping Block Caving

• What are the advantages of underground mining?

  Minimal surface disruption Access to deep mineral deposits More controlled and safer in some geological conditions Less environmental footprint compared to open-pit mining

• What is the difference between underground and surface mining?

  Underground mining involves accessing minerals through vertical shafts or horizontal tunnels, while surface mining removes overburden to access minerals closer to the surface.