Some Analysts Suggest We Can Increase Supplies of Some Minerals

question 14

Multiple Choice

Some analysts suggest we can increase supplies of some minerals by extracting lower grades of ore. Which of the following is not a factor that limits the mining of lower- grade ores?

• A)increased cost of mining and processing the larger volumes of ore
• B)increasing shortage of freshwater needed to mine and process ore
• C)the lack of new earth-moving equipment and mining techniques
• D)environmental impact of increased land disruption
• E)the pollution produced during the mining and processing of ore

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Definitions:

MES

Manufacturing Execution System, a control system for managing and monitoring work-in-process on a factory floor.

Resource Management

The process of planning, allocating, and managing resources effectively, including human skills, assets, and materials.

Data Collection

The systematic approach to gathering and measuring information from varied sources to get a complete and accurate picture of an area of interest.

Dependent Demand

Describes a situation where the demand for one product is directly tied to the demand for another, such as components required to assemble a final product.