How Does Marble Get Mined From a Quarry? RIOSTONES
Apr 05, 2019· Once mining has begun, there may be several months of digging before any marble is extracted from the quarry. Overburden, or dirt on top of the desirable ore, needs to be extracted before blocks of marble can be removed. In addition, establishing roads or tunnels for vehicle access is critical to the profitability and efficiency of the mine.