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Economic depth of surface mining primarily depends on

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Surface mining is economical as long as \[ \boxed{ \text{Actual Stripping Ratio} \le \text{Break-even Stripping Ratio}. } \]

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Seam gradient
Seam thickness
Break-even stripping ratio
Overburden volume

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The Correct Option is C

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