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Europe saw the colonization of Africa as an opportunity to acquire a surplus population, thus settler colonies were created. With this invasion, many European countries saw Africa as being available to their disposal.
A producer can include someone involved in the mining industry. Some of the factors to be considered before production starts are what are the grade and tonnage say of the metals involved? Also, the geometry of the deposit is important to know how to develop it ie open pit or underground or both. Also the economics must be considered ie what is the world market price of the metal in question and the prognosis for its future price?