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Deep Shaft Mining Drawbacks

Question

State three disadvantages of deep shaft mining.

Answer

What is Deep Shaft Mining?

Deep shaft mining is a mining technique used to access valuable minerals or ores that are located deep within the Earth's crust. It involves the excavation of vertical or near-vertical tunnels or shafts to reach the desired mineral deposits, which may be several kilometers below the surface. Deep shaft mining is commonly used for accessing ores such as coal, gold, silver, diamonds, and various metals.

Disadvantages of Deep Shaft Mining

1. It is very expensive
2. It is difficult to use
3. It is unsafe or land may subside causing destruction of property and loss of lives