Abstract: The open stope mining method is adopted in Xiagao iron mine, due to the mining method of chambier is not standard, the ore recovery rate is very low and the residual amount of pillars and hanging wall and footwall are large. In order to enhance the ore recovery rate,meet the requirement of mine production, the geological situation and mining status of mining area are analyzed, besides that, the three sections and three steps stoping scheme is determined to recycling the pillars and good application effects are obtained.

Key words: Recycling the pillars, Goaf management, Stoping scheme