Dozer Push Mining Method

08.01.2025

Dozer Push Mining Method

Why in the news?                        

The CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has successfully conducted the first trial blast for the Dozer Push Mining Method, integrating advanced digital technologies, for the first time in India.

About Dozer Push Mining Method:

• It is an unmanned, automated machinery to optimize the mining process which ensures that vibration and flyrock are controlled within safe limits.
• It is an innovative approach developed by CSIR-CIMFR which aims to enhance safety and operational efficiency in mining processes.

Advantages of the  Dozer Push Mining Method:

• It offers a viable alternative to the conventional truck-shovel mining technique or shovel-dumper and dragline methods.
• It offers distinct advantages such as improved efficiency by enabling faster coal recovery, reducing delays caused by adverse weather conditions such as the monsoon season and is highly cost-effective, with an estimated 7-10% reduction in operational costs compared to conventional methods.
• Additionally, it enhances productivity by improving the utilization of dragline machines and reducing unit costs.
• Moreover, the unmanned operation of the Dozer Push Mining method greatly enhances worker safety, minimizing the risks associated with manual labor and traditional mining techniques.

                                                                          Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding the Dozer Push Mining Method:

Statement-I:It is an unmanned, automated machinery method to optimize the mining process.

Statement-II:It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer C