Question

What is mineral resources and effect of extraction and using mineral resource?

Answer 1

The rational use of natural resources should guarantee that exploitation of one resource does not harm others. It is from this standpoint that the harmful effects of mining operations on environment should be considered. They include dumping, open pits, waste piles, sinkholes, water, soil and air pollution problems.

Answer 2

Mineral resource classification is the classification of mineral resources based on an increasing level of geological knowledge and confidence. Mineral deposits can be classified as: Mineral resources that are potentially valuable, and for which reasonable prospects exist for eventual economic extraction