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<blockquote data-quote="SWright" data-source="post: 52996" data-attributes="member: 1541"><p>G'Day All</p><p></p><p>When I was involved actively in mineral exploration we often had to go into old mines and sample them - mostly for stuff the old timers did not have have any interest in. Only a couple of those old mines were safe. We would employ experienced miners to go in first and check to see if it was ok and then if only absolutely necessary would we undertake a program to "make it safe". Going into an old mine without an alternate exit such as another adit or an air or whip shaft with safe ladders is not a wise choice. </p><p></p><p>If the old timers have left material in a wall or in the Backs (roof) then they have done so for a reason. It was either worthless or it was not safe to remove it.</p><p></p><p>I did this sort of thing for a living and I can tell you that the more you know about mines and mining the less likely anyone would want to go into even what looks like a nice, stablel and safe old mine without expert advice, equipment and an exit plan. Many of these old mines have had the pillars robbed as they worked their way out or from tributers and depression miners and they are only stable if there is no disturbance at all and that may even include walking through the place let alone banging away at the rocks.</p><p></p><p>Araluen</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SWright, post: 52996, member: 1541"] G'Day All When I was involved actively in mineral exploration we often had to go into old mines and sample them - mostly for stuff the old timers did not have have any interest in. Only a couple of those old mines were safe. We would employ experienced miners to go in first and check to see if it was ok and then if only absolutely necessary would we undertake a program to "make it safe". Going into an old mine without an alternate exit such as another adit or an air or whip shaft with safe ladders is not a wise choice. If the old timers have left material in a wall or in the Backs (roof) then they have done so for a reason. It was either worthless or it was not safe to remove it. I did this sort of thing for a living and I can tell you that the more you know about mines and mining the less likely anyone would want to go into even what looks like a nice, stablel and safe old mine without expert advice, equipment and an exit plan. Many of these old mines have had the pillars robbed as they worked their way out or from tributers and depression miners and they are only stable if there is no disturbance at all and that may even include walking through the place let alone banging away at the rocks. Araluen [/QUOTE]
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