Mining
Mining is the process of extracting ore from the earth. Some examples of mined materials include precious metals, iron, coal, diamonds and limestone. The extraction and beneficiation of minerals generates large quantities of waste, which is an environmental threat. Another environmental problem created by mining is the presence of abandoned mine lands (AMLs), which present serious threats to human health and the environment. (Source: EPA / Photo: Flickr)
Articles about Mining
Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 6:34 AM EST
Commodities trader Glencore is willing to offer a higher than expected premium to clinch its acquisition of global mining giant Xstrata.Thu, Feb 02 2012 at 7:16 AM EST
Mining takeovers are accelerating as companies struggle to replace aging deposits and China's industrial growth stokes demand for construction, cars and appliances. Mon, Jan 09 2012 at 1:06 PM EST
The decision puts more than 1 million acres of public lands outside the Grand Canyon National Park off limits to all hard-rock mining for 20 years.Sun, Jan 01 2012 at 6:45 PM EST
You might remember the former U.S. senator from Idaho as the anti-gay politician who was arrested for lewd conduct in an airport bathroom. He's back in Washington as a lobbyist for Murray Energy.Fri, Dec 09 2011 at 10:53 AM EST
Efficacy of the Kimberley Process has been thrown into doubt.Tue, Dec 06 2011 at 12:29 AM EST
Settlement will also cover the fines of about 360 safety citations that will be issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.Wed, Nov 30 2011 at 5:43 AM EST
Banks are exacerbating global warming by supplying power utilities and mining firms with funds to build coal-fired plants, according to a report.Thu, Oct 27 2011 at 1:42 PM EST
Just in time for the conservationist president's birthday, the U.S. unveils a plan to freeze uranium mining near one of his favorite places: the Grand Canyon.Wed, Oct 26 2011 at 9:48 PM EST
Security chief also allegedly instructed another person to destroy thousands of Massey Energy documents.Fri, Oct 21 2011 at 3:03 AM EST
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