MINE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION

1. What does the cost of developing a mine depend on?

2. What is the approximate total cost of mine development including permitting and construction?

3. List the components of a feasibility study.

4. What are some of the common activities during mine construction?

5. Who are the main players during mine development?

6. List the key development permits, licenses and authorizations needed during mine development and construction.

7. What is a mining lease?

8. What are the five key types of environmental impacts that arise from mine development and construction?

9. What are some of the variables that are measured by environmental monitoring during mine development?

10. What are some of the positive and/or negative social impacts that mine development may offer communities?

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