Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c25.s4.3

v1.c25.s4.3

The objective in the North Lode (fig. 17.3b) was mainly silver-rich anglesite and cerussite ore, though some copper ore might have been also mined. Both opencast and underground methods are apparent. The earliest working appears to be marked by narrow shafts sunk in pairs, often at intervals of only a few metres. There are evidences of the applications of stone maul, crushing stone and selective mining.