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When Would Miners Use an Open Pit Mine

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Question 29

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When would miners use an open pit mine?


A) when the ore deposit lies close to the surface
B) whenever the ore deposit is laterally extensive
C) when the ore is high-grade
D) when the ore is low-grade

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