Which sequence correctly lists the typical stages from rough mining to polished diamond ready for jewelry?

Which sequence correctly lists the typical stages from rough mining to polished diamond ready for jewelry?

• A. Exploration/definition, mining, rough sorting and valuation, shipping to cutters, cutting and polishing, grading/certification, trading and distribution, retail jewelry setting
• B. Exploration/definition, mining, rough sorting and valuation, cutting and polishing, shipping to cutters, grading/certification, trading and distribution, retail jewelry setting
• C. Exploration/definition, mining, rough sorting and valuation, shipping to cutters, grading/certification, cutting and polishing, trading and distribution, retail jewelry setting
• D. Mining, exploration/definition, rough sorting and valuation, shipping to cutters, cutting and polishing, grading/certification, trading and distribution, retail jewelry setting

Answer: (A)