Abstract
When exploratory work results in delineation of interesting grades and tonnage, it is necessary to evaluate the economics of the prospect. The principal factors to consider are:
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Treatment of the ore.
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Mining methods.
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Disposal of product.
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Reedman, J.H. (1979). Evaluation of Prospects. In: Techniques in Mineral Exploration. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-9227-6_10
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