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  • Understanding Subsurface Mining: Orebodies & Mineral Deposits
    In subsurface mining, orebodies or mineral deposits are dug into the ground.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Orebody: A concentrated deposit of valuable minerals, typically containing enough of the desired element to be economically viable to mine.

    * Mineral Deposit: A natural occurrence of minerals, not necessarily economically viable.

    Subsurface mining techniques like shaft mining, drift mining, and room-and-pillar mining involve excavating tunnels and shafts to access these underground deposits.

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