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Get PriceBlock Caving Operations Enrique Rubio Generate a statistical distribution of block volumes produced by primary fragmentation prevent arch induced abutment crushing Rate of advance 2300m 2 /month Slide 244 Experience 5 recent caves Drifts X Drift spacing 28 34m
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Get PriceA method of mining to increase the ore fragmentation in block caving using the strain relief cracks surrounding the cave s back produced during the caving progression Intermixed TOR and FF boreholes are down drilled from top of the block up to undercut drifts Once block undercut and ore drawn start with each newly cave back strain relief cracks tangential to the cave back appear
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