Damage Caused by Extracting in mines

Extracting in mines can cause significant environmental damage. The most significant damage can be caused by open-pit mining, which involves large-scale excavation of land and waste disposal. This process can damage the environment both directly and indirectly when surrounding habitats are destroyed and native species populations decline. More direct environmental damage includes water and air pollution as a result of toxic chemicals and flammable exhausts released during mining and processing. Mines can also cause land subsidence if extraction is not done correctly. This is when the ground collapses due to underground extraction, leading to ground and surface water contamination, loss of soil fertility and crops, and damage to property.