Question

Which of the following factors need to be decided before converting a mineral deposit to a mine?

• A. Concentration of minerals in the ore
• B. The economic viability of a reserve
• C. Ease of extraction of minerals
• D. Distance of the mine from a market or industry

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Concentration of minerals in the ore
B The economic viability of a reserve
C Ease of extraction of minerals
D Distance of the mine from a market or industry

All minerals cannot be feasibly mined. There are a number of factors which need to be decided before converting a mineral deposit or reserve into a mine. The factors are:

• Concentration of minerals in the ore
• The economic viability of a reserve
• Ease of extraction of minerals
• Distance of the mine from a market or industry