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Detailed exposure in different underground mining departments:SECONDARY SUPPORT SYSTEMSOverview on underground secondary support technologies ( procedures and standards)SHAFT EXAMINATIONMagnetic rope testEmergency procedure in case of complete shaft failureSteelwork on shaftsBENEFICIATION PLANTProcedures of diamond recovery from the kimberlite host rockLONGHOLE DRILLING AND CHARGINGLonghole drilling of rings for sub-level cave stoping Drilling of raisebore slotCharging and blasting of longhole retreat rings for sub-level cave stoping Marking of rings for drilling purposePRODUCTION LOADING Production loading of drawpoints Draw control of a block cave sectionSecondary drilling, charging and blasting of drawpoints SURVEY DEPARTMENT Scanning of underground tunnels and other excavations for quality check and installation of underground survey stations/pegs.VENTILATION AND HYGIENE DEPARTMENT Determining ventilation requirements and a ventilation system with regards to size of machines utilized to control heat, control and minimise generation of airborne pollutants in an underground production section. GEOLOGY AND GEOTECH DEPARTMENTS Check for ore grades and draw point sampling for determining short term mining plan. Determining support requirements based on rockmass properties and ground conditions

Exposure on :Trackless mining Shaft Sinking Mining Services