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Humans Unbalancing Relationships In Nature (Mining) - Coggle Diagram
Humans Unbalancing Relationships In Nature (Mining)
General Mining Act of 1872
Does not account for our risky factor of overpopulation, due to the outadated scenario in which the act was written
It is still currently the set of guidelines followed by mining coportations.
Civilizations that took andvantage of mining
Geographical Luck - As Jared Diamond expresses in his book, "Germs Worms and Steel", certain civilization thrived due to the location they first set base in. As previously stated, societes that were located next to primary resources of water, food and minerals were capable of easily developing without much effort. For example, Athens. They were owners of the Laurion Mine which provided them with abundant ammounts of copper.
With advancements in war equipment, civilizations felt more confortable expanding their territory, usually with the main goal of attaining more minerals.
Mining became a viable job, European governments gave "miners extensive rights to take land and profit from the minerals they found there. Nevertheless, the governments always required a portion of the revenue from mining as payments for granting the mining rights. "
Realization of communities: They couldn't expand without acquiring a larger repertoir of natural resources
The development of our species and tools
With population growth, communities started to form, transitioning from the nomadic lifestyle.
Usually, communities were formed in locations which included a primary source of food, water and shelter.
The trading resulted in the advancement of communication skills.
Mined materials started to be traded.
Clay - "making pots, bowls, or other utensils".
Obsidian - "highly valued for their sharp edges".
Early mining
Southern Africa (20,000-40,000 years ago) - Coal Mine
Gained force in more advanced civilizations (7,000-10,000 years ago).
Minerals at a metalic state were the only ones being explored.
Copper, Gold, Mercury, Silver
Shortly after, small societes started applying fire to the metals found. Therefore, the elements morphed, blacksmiths were able to forge tem into weapons. Revolutionizing wars and conflicts.