Mining of " conflict minerals" tends to Multiple Choice be more profitable, as warring factions are willing to pay more for the minerals. occur at a slower pace than would maximize the long-term stream of profits because war increases extraction costs. occur at a pace slower than would maximize the long-term stream of profits since the war disrupts production. occur at a pace faster than would maximize the long-term stream of profits since warring factions extract minerals as quickly as possible due to fears that they may soon lose control of the mineral mines