Why is conservation of minerals important? How can we conserve mine
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Compared to the present rate of consumption, the replenishment rate of minerals is very slow. Hence, mineral resources are finite and non-renewable. Due to this, it is important that we conserve the mineral resources. So It is necessary to use mineral as per your need for mining industry.
Use of minerals in a planned and sustainable manner, recycling of metals. Improvising the technology so that low-grade ores can be used profitably. By re-using, recuperating, and recycling methods, materials can be manufactured from minerals, and by replacing other materials as well.
Answer: We need to conserve minerals because:
1. They are finite
2. They are non renewable and inexhaustible
3. Their rate of replenishment are infinitely small as compared to the rate of consumption
4. There is a decrease in quality when depths increase and
5. They are rapidly being consumed in require millions of years to be created and concentrated.
We can conserve minerals by applying the following methods:
1. We need to use minerals in a planned and sustained manner
2. Improved technology needs to be constantly want to allow use of low grade ores at low costs
3. Recycling of metals and uses of scrap metals
4. Other substitutes are steps in conserving our mineral resources for future and
5. To check over use and misuse.