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Mining is the extraction of minerals and other geological materials of economic value from deposits on the ground. The mining industry can have a serious adverse effect on the environment, causing erosion, pollution of surface water, groundwater and soil. In addition to environmental damage, mining can also affect the health of the surrounding population as a result of pollution caused by the release of various chemicals.

Different types of mining methods can have a significant impact on public health and the environment. Erosion of open storages, mine dumps, hillsides and the subsequent silting of streams, drains and rivers can affect neighboring areas. Mining around agricultural land can destroy or disturb cropland or productive pastures, while in desert areas it causes disturbance or destruction of ecosystems. The effects of mining are observed after the cessation of the mining process. The destruction or radical change of a previously prepared landscape can have a huge impact on the biodiversity of this area. Mining is a serious threat to biodiversity because it leads to significant mass loss of habitat that affects microorganisms, vegetation and animals. Temperature changes as a result of mining can disrupt the livelihood of communities that live in close proximity to the site. Different types of plants and animals are most affected, as they are very sensitive.