The correct option is D economic viability of a mine
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There are a number of factors which need to be decided upon before converting a mineral ‘deposit’ or ‘reserve’ into a mine: Concentration of minerals in the ore, ease of extraction of minerals, the economic viability of a reserve, whether the mine is closer to the market or an industry.