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Mining

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MINING

HOW IT EFFECTS MINNESOTA
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WHERE AND HOW IT IS USED

  • Most Mining is in Mesabi Range
  • They dig into the range and collect mostly Iron but some, Taconite.

LAWS OF REGULATION

  • Law of State-Owned or Administered land and mineral rights.
  • Laws on Regulation of All Exploration and Mining Activities
  • Etc.
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HOW DOES MINING AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT

  • Sulfide is used for mining and Sulfide is very toxic.
  • Effects: Contaminated Drinking Water and Destruction of Fish and wildlife habitat.
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HOW IT EFFECTS MINNESOTIANS

  • Contaminated Drinking Water.
  • Due to fish habitats being destroyed, there is a lack of fish for people to catch.
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RECENT NEWS ABOUT MINING

  • Steel company CEO steps down.
  • Minnesota DNR ready to auction more mineral rights.
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