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Mining Pollution – Causes, Effects, and Solutions

May 5, 2021 2 Comments
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INTRODUCTION Mining: It is defined as a process that includes the extraction of useful natural resources from the earth. The natural resources are minerals, rocks, precious stones, fossil fuels, etc. Mining Activities: Mining is not a new process but it has been carried out since prehistoric times. The mining process is used for extracting gold, […]

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