On this page you will find interesting facts, links, pro's and con's of mining, and more. Mining is good because it helps us get all the resources we need, and without it, we would have no coal, sand, precious metals, and more. Although there is a strong reason why mining is so good, there is just as good of a reason why mining is bad.
Mining ruins the environment by destroying forests which ruins the homes of animals.
L inks Here are some links which include pages from both mining companies, and environmentalists. Glass sands, gems, fertilizers such as potash, phosphates, and nitrates are also mined as well as petroleum and natural gas. The ocean is now being mined for magnese nodules and other minerals. Since ancient times mining has had a large political impact on society. Wars have been fought to acquire minerals.