Pressure Mining and environmental state are closely and directly connected with each other. Mining leads to the alteration of landscapes and the geological environment.
Geological environment consists of quite a number of components.
There are alpine breeds, soils, superficial and underground waters, microorganisms as well. Moreover, atmosphere, biosphere and lithosphere are also in close relationship with geological environment. Mining industry on the territory of Tajikistan has a long history. The development of this branch was accompanied by a pressure on the environment. In central Tajikistan iron mining was carried out since ancient times.