Explanation:
As with all natural resource exploitation, mining impacts on the environment whether it is exploitation of natural areas or even waste generation. The main problems arising from mining may fall into five categories: water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution, ground subsidence, coal fires, and radioactive waste.
The main and most characteristic impact caused by mining activity is related to the visual degradation of the landscape. However, it cannot be accepted that such changes and losses are imposed on society, just as mining cannot be prevented since it is required by society.
The dismantling of consolidated material (very compact rock and earth masses) is made by explosives, resulting in noise that is almost always detrimental to public tranquility. To minimize these impacts, certain measures can be taken: - mining front orientation; - detonation control. Heavy traffic from ore-laden heavy vehicles causes several disruptions to the community, especially in the situation closest to the areas such as dust, noise, frequent deterioration of the region's road system.
