๐TOPIC 04:SUSTAINABLE MINING
Meaning of some common terms:
Mining
Is the process of obtaining or extracting minerals from the ground or Is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials which form the package of economic interest to the miners.
Mines
Are places where Minerals are obtained or are the places where minerals are extracted.
Minerals
Substances with constant chemical composition which are formed naturally in the earth’s crust or Is the chemical composition of two or more elements within the earth's crust.
2. Types of mining industry
a) Surface mining
Extraction of minerals found close to the earth’s surface, e.g corals and limestone.
b) Underground mining
Extraction of minerals found deep in the ground e.g. gold, diamond etc
3. MINERAL DISTRIBUTION IN THE WORLD.
Distribution of mining industry regions in the world, minerals are unevenly distributed in the world. Mining activities are concentrated where mineral deposits are in, some regions are rich in mineral resources e.g. south Africa while others are poor in minerals this is due to geological factors which led to their occurrence.