Table 3.
Surface collapse pits in the hanging wall
Pit number | Time of appearance | Location | Area, width, and depth |
---|---|---|---|
I | April 2007 | Near mining site MC2 | 250 m2 |
II | September 2008 | Near mining site MC3 | 620 m2 |
III | April 2017 | Near exploratory lines 38/38-1 | Diameter 6 m; depth 3 m |
IV | April 2018 | Near exploratory lines 34-1 to 36 | Diameter 20 m |
V | November 2018 | Near exploratory lines 30-1 to 32 | Diameter 18 m; depth 10 m |
VI | June 2019 | East of collapse pit IV | Diameter 5 m; depth 5 m |
Surface collapse occurred again in the vicinity of collapse pit nos. II and I in February and May 2013, respectively. A new pit appeared in collapse pit no. II on June 2019