Topic 5.9 - Mining

Digging up rocks

Extracting valuable materials (natural)

Discovering new caves

Extracting artificial materials

tailings

ore

overburden

metals

Because it provides essential raw materials for industry and technology

Because it is a source of entertainment

Because it helps in reducing pollution

Because it increases forest cover for additional activities

Surface mining

Subsurface mining

Ocean mining

Placer mining

Poor ventilation leading to toxic gas exposure

Mine shaft collapse and injury from falling rock

Release of methane gas

Soil erosion and degradation

All of the above

Habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity

Water pollution

Displacement of communities

Health issues for workers

Social conflicts

All of the above