Profitability of mining is NOT dependent upon which of the following factors?

Physical factors include the size, grade and the mode of occurrence of the deposits Economic factors such as the demand for the mineral, technology available and used, capital to develop infrastructure and the labour and transport costs. Level of Political Stability None of the above.

Level of Political Stability

The profitability of mining operations depends on two main factors: (i) Physical factors include the size, grade and the mode of occurrence of the deposits. (ii) Economic factors such as the demand for the mineral, technology available and used, capital to develop infrastructure and the labour and transport costs.