Control | Ground

: Optimizing the size of left-behind ore "pillars" to support the roof.

In the mining industry, ground control is the science of studying and controlling the behavior of rock strata in response to mining operations. Its primary goal is to prevent the collapse of mine openings by managing stresses and providing artificial support. Ground Control

: Installing rock bolts (1.5–2.4 m) and cable bolts (4–12 m) to pin large blocks of rock together. : Optimizing the size of left-behind ore "pillars"

: It is one of the most vital safety aspects, as roof, rib, and face falls were responsible for nearly 40% of all underground fatalities between 1999 and 2008. Key Techniques : Ground Control