Box Hole Boring
Box hole boring is a variation of raise boring on a smaller scale, typically used for creating short and small diameter holes vertically or near-vertically downwards. This method is often employed for slot raises, ventilation, waste and ore passes, or production slots in underground mines.
Application
- Ideal for creating short, vertical or near-vertical passages for ventilation.
- Efficiently constructs small diameter passes for transferring ore and waste between different levels of a mine.
- Suitable for developing emergency escape routes or secondary access points in underground mining operations.
- Efficiently constructs small diameter passes for transferring ore and waste between different levels of a mine.
Benefits
- It is safer than conventional blasting as it reduces the exposure to hazardous conditions.
- The method is faster and more efficient than traditional drilling and blasting techniques.
- It allows for more accurate drilling of holes to specified dimensions.
- Efficiently constructs small diameter passes for transferring ore and waste between different levels of a mine.
