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Mining - Coggle Diagram
Mining
Environmental
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Water pollution
Chemicals released by mines contaminate the water bodies around them and this can be very harmful for the plant life and humans who drink or come in contact with the water
Air Pollution
excavation, crushing, refining of mineral ore can lead to chemical released in dust causing air pollution
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Social Impacts
Positive
Higher living standards
Examples: Better housing- more hygiene & sanitation, better schooling-pay higher fees and better medical facilities-improved vaccination & treatment
Increase in tax income by the government, which is spent on
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build infrastructure
transport, communication network like roads and railways and disposal systems
Community uplifment
SOCIETY:mining companies can build facilities like parks, playing fields for the local community
employees & families of mining workers can access mining facilities like a sports club at cheaper rates or for free
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mining workers can receive career development training at the mine which can get them promoted to better positions thus increase their income and living standard
negative
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Sudden increase in disposable income leads to high use of alcohol & drugs which leads to crime corruption social nuisance
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Displacement of land owners who need to give away their land for the mine can lead to unrest among the people which can lead to retaliation (can retaliate in an aggressive manner)
Mining corporations can harm the environment which can cause conflict with groups who support the environment
conflict with outsiders and the older generation as young people get attracted to the new lifestyle that comes with the mining job and are unable to keep traditions
Community may get affected by air, water & noise pollution due to the mines
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Multiplier effect
Increase in jobs at companies that supply to mines for example, machinery or services
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