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Longwall mining
Longwall mining is a form of underground coal mining where a long single face of coal, known as a panel, is mined with a continuous cut across its entirety. Seams utilizing longwall panels are typically thick. The panel is typically long, but can be up to long and wide. The longwall method compares with shortwall, room-and-pillar, and several others.
Article summary
Longwall mining is a form of underground coal mining where a long single face of coal, known as a panel, is mined with a continuous cut across its entirety. Seams utilizing longwall panels are typically thick. The panel is typically long, but can be up to long and wide. The longwall method compares with shortwall, room-and-pillar, and several others.
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