down-cycling/disposal
exploration (value/supply chain)
detailed surface exploration (exploration)
ore deposit evaluation (exploration)
regional reconnaissance (exploration)
resource assessment (exploration)
subsurface exploration (exploration)
fabrication
manufacturing
metallurgy
mine development (value/supply chain)
mining
packaging
pre-feasibility & feasibility
preliminary economic assessment (value/supply chain)
recycling and material recovery
reuse, repair, refurbish & remanufacture
transport (value/supply chain)
use
wastes management