MINING IN MINNESOTA

HOW MINING IS USED IN MINNESOTA

• Mining is used in the northern part of Minnesota for sulfide,copper, nickel,iron.and other materials

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

• The Minnesota pollution control agency has authority for the issuance of air emission permits and other permits.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

• Erosion,formation of sinkholes,loss of biodiversity,contamination of soil and groundwater.

SYSTEM AFFECTS

• Sulfide mining produces toxic waste that irreversibly damage Minnesota's lakes

RECENT NEWS

• Air emission permits and other permits are developed

SOURCES

• http://www.miningtruth.org
• http://www.miningminnesota.com/