Question

what is rat hole mining?

Answer 1

The mining is done by digging small holes into the ground, much like the... Rat hole mining is a term used in coal mining and is so named because of its name during colonial times, the sistema del rato, and because of the sizes of the holes.

Answer 2

Mining operations conducted by drilling a long narrow tunnel downwards from surface are known as rat hole mining. This form of mining is usually undertaken by families that do not have access to large capital for investing in infrastructure. The recourse is to dig narrow holes with minimum effort. This form of mining can only be conducted effectively where the deposits occur close to the surface. Lack of adherence to safety norms can lead to respiratory problems for miners. In India, this form of mining is prevalent in the Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya.

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