How does transport influence the exploitation of minerals?

      

Describe how transport influences the exploitation of minerals.

  

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Maurice
Efficient transport links allow mineral products to be moved from the mining site to the markets without delay. Minerals that are bulky require cheap transport system to reduce the total cost of production. Mineral deposits in remote areas are less likely to be exploited.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 12, 2017 at 05:50


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