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A metal mine stope, located at a depth of about 1000m below the surface, experienced drastic changes in roof displacement and wall fracturing within a short period of time. Thus, the stope needed additional reinforcement in order to remove the remaining ore. It was revealed from rock mechanics assessment that the stability problem was owing to the relatively low strength of the rock as well as the...