SCI8 Mining Lifecycle

What is the first stage of mining?

• Exploration
• Extraction
• Production
• Reclamation

Which stage comes after discovery in mining?

• Development
• Exploration
• Reclamation
• Production

What is the process of finding minerals in the ground called?

• Discovery
• Reclamation
• Production
• Exploration

What happens in the development stage of mining?

• Minerals are sold
• The mine closes
• The area is restored
• Preparing the mine for production

What is the final stage of the mining lifecycle, where the land is restored?

• Exploration
• Discovery
• Production
• Reclamation

In which stage is the mineral ore extracted from the ground?

• Development
• Exploration
• Reclamation
• Production

What happens during the production stage of mining?

• The mine is closed
• Minerals are discovered
• The area is explored
• Valuable minerals are removed from the ore

Which stage involves studying the land to find minerals?

• Development
• Reclamation
• Production
• Exploration

What happens in the reclamation stage of mining?

• Minerals are extracted
• The mine is explored
• The land is restored
• The mine is developed

After discovery, what comes next in the mining lifecycle?

• Exploration
• Development
• Production
• Reclamation