Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Between Depletion Time and Mining

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the relationship between depletion time and mining? 

• A) The depletion time depends on the amount of known reserves. 
• B) Mines with recycling measures have continuous production growth. 
• C) Recycling measures give mines a longer depletion time. 
• D) Mines with recycling measures have a higher short-term production rate than those which do not.

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