longwall mining
Underground method of mining flat-bed deposits using mechanical shears to cut minerals away, while hydraulic powered supports hold up the roof of the mine. A full-extraction method for mining large panels of coal. Source: Infomine, Mining Dictionary.
- Part of Speech: adjective
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining
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