Q: How is coal extracted from mountaintop removal mines?
WEBMountaintop removal mining is a method of extracting coal from the earth by removing the top of a mountain to expose the coal seams beneath. The process involves the following steps: Clearing: Trees and vegetation are removed from the mining area, and the topsoil is set aside for later reclamation. Drilling and Blasting: Holes are drilled into the rock and .