Land Disturbance
-Complete destruction of all life on surface and ruined topsoil
Mine Subsidence
-When underground mining the land above will often sink down
-This can damage building and areas above the mine
-This can damage building and areas above the mine
Water Pollution
-Water used to dust control and cooling is often dumped right back into local river systems
Dust & Noise Pollution
-Often controlled by spraying water and sound buffers
Rehabilitation
-After the mines are cleared and used up they are then returned back to their natural habitat
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