Rib pillar
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In mining
, a rib pillar separates one stope
from the other. It is used in mining to increase the strata stability of the stope. it is also made to support the raises , winzes or shaft of the mine
Mining
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, from an ore body, vein or seam. The term also includes the removal of soil. Materials recovered by mining include base metals, precious metals, iron, uranium, coal, diamonds, limestone, oil shale, rock...
, a rib pillar separates one stope
Stoping (mining method)
Stoping is the removal of the wanted ore from an underground mine leaving behind an open space known as a stope. Stoping is used when the country rock is sufficiently strong not to cave into the stope, although in most cases artificial support is also provided...
from the other. It is used in mining to increase the strata stability of the stope. it is also made to support the raises , winzes or shaft of the mine