Humnas Impact On The Environment
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
MINING
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WHAT ARE THE MINERALS USED FOR?
- Quartzite- roads, poultry grit
- Dimension stone- cut to use for counter tops, building facades, and grave stones
- Granite & Gabbro- mined for dimension stone & construction aggregates in various locations within the state
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LAWS AND REGULATIONS
- Distribution of procceds
- Regulating of drillers of exploratory borings
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Some impacts on the environment is that when it rains, sulfuric acid leaks out metals and chemicals from the waste and creates acid mine damage which can contaminate lakes, rivers, and groundwater. It can affect human health, fish, wildlife, and damages entire ecosystems.
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MINING EXPLORING LEASES APPROVING BY MN EXCLUSIVE COUCIL IN DULUTH MN, MARCH 3rd, 2016
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2 companies looking to mine gold, silver, and copper, were awarded exclusive rights to prospect on state owned tracts thanks to action by state officials.
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Sulfide mining in MN products toxic waste that could irreversibly damage Minnesota fragile lakes, rivers, and natural resources. Mining products such as Arsenic, Manganese and Thallium, have been shown in hight levels to increase the risk of cancer.
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