Mineral reserves:
A) can increase because new and inexpensive methods of processing lower grade ore can be developed.
B) can become profitable if the price of the metal in a mineral deposit increases.
C) are constant and do not change.
D) a and b

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Mineral reserves can increase due to the development of new and inexpensive methods of processing lower grade ore. Furthermore, they can become profitable if the price of the metal in a mineral deposit increases. Therefore, both option A and B are correct. Option C is incorrect as mineral reserves are not constant and can change depending on various factors such as exploration, extraction, and market demand.

Mineral Reserves