Illustration 3: N42 macroblock layout 1.3. Macroblock S4: The S04 macroblock is located at an approximate elevation of 1,823 meters above sea level and is currently in an advanced stage of development. To date, its main civil works have been completed, and it is in the construction phase of the ore pass. These systems consist of a dump point at the production level accompanied by a rock-breaker hammer, reinforced ore pass, and a chute at the haulage level. The material is transported from the draw point to the dump points distributed at each end of the macroblock, where the material falls through the ore pass and is received in the chute. Subsequently, the material is transported by truck to the discharge station. The configuration of the transfer systems is shown in the following image: Illustration 4: Macroblock ore pass S4 From the perspective of its design, the macroblock contemplates a production level that connects with the hauling level through ore pass. These systems allow the efficient transfer of the extracted ore to the dumping points, where it is subsequently transported by trucks from the chutes to the facilities inside the mine. This operational scheme has been conceived to optimize cycle times and ensure proper operational continuity. In terms of infrastructure, the macroblock is made up of a total of 10 ore pass, distributed in such a way that 5 are in the western sector of the extraction area and 5 in the
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