Investigation of Backfilling Step Effects on Stope Stability

Cemented rock fill (CRF) is commonly used in cut-and-fill stoping operations in underground mining. This allows for the maximum recovery of ore. Backfilling can improve stope stability in underground workings and then improve ground stability of the whole mine site. However, backfilling step scenari...

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Main Authors: Huawei Xu, Derek B. Apel, Jun Wang, Chong Wei, Yashar Pourrahimian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Mining
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6489/1/2/10