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In an open pit mine, the mineral inventory, prices, costs and capacities are given.
The mine is operating at 5 million tonne in a year. Considering mining capacity being the only constraint, Lanes' algorithm (based on profit maximization) is used for determining mill cut-off grade. The total amount of copper produced in million tonne, in the life of the pit, is ____________. (round off up to 2 decimals)

Correct : 11.50
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