AKTU Underground Metal Mining Lab (BMN651) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 3rd Year

List of Experiments

1. Application of blast hole stoping and its comparison with sub-level open stoping
2. Cut and fill methods used in different Indian deposits
3. Sub-level caving and block caving methods for deeper deposits.
4. Square-set stoping for excavation of manganese ore deposit
5. Application of leaching technique in ore mining
6. Stoping techniques used in excavation of gold deposit at deeper depth
7. Design of Post pillar method
8. Design of Shrinkage method
9. Problem for mining for greater depth.
10. Design of block caving.
11. Design Sub level top slicing Course outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Analyze and Compare Underground Stoping Methods: Critically compare and contrast various bulk mining methods, such as blast hole stoping, sub-level open stoping, sub-level caving, and block caving, understanding their applicability, advantages, and limitations for different ore body geometries and depths.
• Design Support-Intensive Mining Systems: Design and explain the principles behind support-intensive stoping methods including cut and fill, square-set stoping, post pillar, shrinkage, and sub-level top slicing, recognizing their suitability for specific ore types (e.g., manganese) and ground conditions.
• Evaluate Specialized Mining Techniques: Understand the application of leaching techniques in ore mining and identify specialized stoping methods used for gold deposits at greater depths.
• Address Challenges of Deep Mining: Identify and articulate the unique problems and challenges associated with mining at greater depths, including rock mechanics issues, heat, and logistics.
• Apply Design Principles to Underground Layouts: Apply design principles to create conceptual layouts for complex underground mining systems, specifically for block caving and sub-level top slicing.