Mining and bolting method and apparatus

摘要

A mining method and bolting apparatus. Material is dislodged from a mine face by means of a miner wherein the face is advanced. The dislodged material is transported from the mine face for further handling. A temporary roof support of cross beams supported by beam jacks is provided. A bolting apparatus installs bolts in the mine roof providing a permanent roof support. Cross beams and beam jacks are lowered, manually moved forward and reinstalled wherein the temporary mine roof support is advanced. The mining apparatus and bolter is advanced under the advanced temporary roof support to the advanced mine face.