In Opencast method of mining,the unwanted materials laying on top of the mineral are removed. The soft mineral ore is removed by digging. Any mineral ore is broken up by blasting. Huge power shovels are used to dig up mineral deposits. The mineral ore is loaded onto trucks or railway wagon to the processing plant.
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