GATE 2026 MN – Question 16

Mineral Economics, Mine Planning, Systems Engineering · Mineral Economics · 1 mark · Multiple choice

In the UNFC mineral-resource classification used by this question, which code denotes the highest category?

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Correct answer: (A) 111

Explanation

The three coordinates express economic viability, feasibility assessment and geological knowledge. The code111 represents the most established category along all three axes in the conventional classification used by the source. Thus A; larger coordinate values here signify less assurance rather than a higher resource class.

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