What type of information must be recorded regarding the mine?

The requirement to record the extent of workings and the current position of workings is crucial for several reasons related to safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance in mining operations.

Firstly, documenting the extent of workings allows for an understanding of how far mining activities have progressed and helps in planning future operations. Proper records ensure that all mining activities stay within legal and environmental boundaries, preventing potential over-extraction or encroachment into unsafe or prohibited areas.

Secondly, knowing the current position of workings is essential for safety management. It helps in monitoring conditions within the mine, including stability assessments and hazard identification. Accurate and up-to-date information on the workings is also vital for emergency response planning. In case of an incident, knowing exactly where mining operations are located allows for a quicker and more effective response.

In contrast, details of employee holidays, projected profits from mining, and historical data of past mines, while important in their own contexts, do not pertain directly to the immediate operational and safety concerns that must be meticulously recorded on an ongoing basis during mining activities. These aspects may be relevant for administrative purposes or strategic planning, but they do not directly impact the current operational integrity and safety of the mine itself. Therefore, recording the extent of workings and the current position of