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The Mining Industry

Mining is a global industry that underpins industrial development in many regions. It is a key sector not only because it is the source of essential raw materials, but also because it potentially leads to economic and social development but mining activities can cause severe environmental degradation because of its location (almost all conceivable places, often with insufficient infrastructure), size and timescale.

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