Research results on application of semi-level induced caving with lateral loading in ore body Borska Reka

Ore body Borska Reka in Jama Bor underground mine has been a challenge for experts in underground mining for many years. Specific properties of this ore body, such as great depth, huge ore reserves, low ore grades, infrastructure at ground surface above the deposit, along with variation of metal prices, disable application of traditional and previously applied mining methods. This paper presents results of researches related to design of new mining method, from the group of induced caving methods, and possibilities for application of such method in ore body Borska Reka, along with calculation of main method parameters.