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What are the major technological advances in oil and gas in the last thirty years?
What are the major technological advances in oil and gas in the last thirty years?
- Advancements in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing (correct)
- Enhanced methods for offshore oil exploration
- Development of more efficient oil transportation methods
- Improved refining techniques for crude oil
Why do mining companies diversify their portfolio and exploit different minerals?
Why do mining companies diversify their portfolio and exploit different minerals?
- To gain political influence in different regions
- To mitigate the risks associated with fluctuations in commodity prices (correct)
- To monopolize the market for specific minerals
- To reduce environmental impact by spreading extraction activities
How does a company decide to invest in a mining project?
How does a company decide to invest in a mining project?
- By considering the potential impact on local communities
- Based solely on the availability of government subsidies
- By relying on historical data of mineral prices
- After evaluating the geological potential and economic feasibility (correct)
What are the key differences between hydrocarbon exploitation and mining?
What are the key differences between hydrocarbon exploitation and mining?
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