Method of mine backfilling and material therefor

摘要

A method of backfilling in underground mine operations by a mill tailings slurry which is dewatered to provide a material with a controlled water content to permit the dewatered material to be used as a backfill without requiring any substantial dewatering after placement and which material can, when desired, be mixed with selected quantities of cement to provide a mortar for backfilling or surface covering.