Evaluation of actively applied mining method and ore loss in Divriği A-Kafa and Ekinbaşı underground iron mines

In this study, the applied mining method and ore loss in Divriği A-Kafa and Ekinbaşı underground iron mines were evaluated. Within this scope, in-situ measurements, observations and investigations were made in underground mines. The results of the field investigation as well as the related literature were evaluated together, and it was concluded that the sublevel caving method chosen is accurate and correct. In addition, ore loss in A-Kafa and Ekinbaşı underground operations was determined as 5,97% and 8,20%, respectively, and these values were found to be below the acceptable limit. © 2022 Union of Chambers of Engineers and Architects of Turkey. All rights reserved.