When discussing mining and mineral extraction, which of the following best defines "reserves"?
An unreliable figure, often inflated by governments of countries with resource-based economies to inflate prices and attract investors
The predicted total quantity of a mineral resource that exists in a mine or excavation site
The processed weight of the mineral resource recovered over the lifespan of the mine
The finished product, refined from extracted ore and available for purchase in the consumer market
The determined quantities of a mineral resource that can be economically recovered