Which of the following statements are true regarding open-pit mining?
A. all of the answers listed here
B. common technique for extracting low-grade ores
C. as the pit becomes deeper, the diameter of the hole must decrease
D. involves excavating massive volumes of waste materials
E. has lower operating costs and fewer occupational hazards
Answer: A
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