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    Responsible Mining

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    I.Introduction Philippines’ minerals are the country’s assets‚ many mining applications and projects in the Philippines are also in small islands with fragile ecosystems that are also highly vulnerable to natural and climate hazards. The Philippines is one of the richest mining deposits globally. According to estimates‚ the Philippines have the fifth largest reserve of minerals in the world. It has the world’s 3rd largest gold‚ 4th largest copper‚ and 5th largest nickel reserves. The Intellasia

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    Mining and Landslides

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    like some sedimentary material. Also weathering may have contributed to the failing slopes as the orange color appears to be a lighter color orange There was a large volume of loose rock that had been dumped in the upper portion of the slope due to mining making the slope where the slide happened unstable. 1 Vegetation Conditions None Warning Signs of failure prior to event Yes‚ there were warning signs. There were signs of the mine’s wall slipping a millimeter or so each day in February.

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    Copper Mining

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    Mining Assignment #4 By Siyuan Wei‚ Yifei Pei‚ Amrita Sur and Clinton Huynh Mineral: Copper Dip: 60 Depth: 650m Location/Terrain: Under River Chosen Mining Method: Sublevel Stoping - Sublevel Stoping is designed for mineral deposits which consists of fairly stable rocks and have a steep dip. - This method is quite commonly used to mine copper at varies sites around Australia. For example‚ Mount Isa‚ Olympic Dam etc… Mining Process - Sublevels are created within the solid

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    Adit Mining

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    Introduction to Adit Mining Adit mining is a method of extract minerals from earth horizontally. An adit is a type of entrance to an underground mine which is horizontal or nearly horizontal. Adits are usually built into the side of a hill or Mountain‚ and often occur when a measure of coal or an ore body is located inside the mountain but above the adjacent valley floor or coastal plain. In cases where the mineral vein outcrops at the surface‚ the adit may follow the vein until it is worked

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    Tin Mining

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    generally used as the basic outside structure of a mobile phone. This essay will conduct of several topics‚ such as location of minerals‚ the techniques used to extract the mineral from the ore‚ what tin is actually used for in mobile phones‚ and ways how mining companies‚ can stop from damaging the environment. Location of Minerals The mineral known as tin‚ is actually quite commonly found‚ but when found it is usually found in an extremely low amount. Tin is prominently found in sophisticated areas

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    The importance of mining is definitely significant to Canada. Mining‚ is an important industry‚ and Canadians are very advanced in their mining technology‚ but during the mining process‚ there is certain level of pollution produced. The Canadian government and the mining companies have very good plans and controls toward this problem‚ while ensuring the smooth running of the industries‚ and also helping to create strong economy and employment. The world of today could not exist without mineral products

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    The mining sector is made up of organisations whose primary activity is the extraction of naturally occurring mineral solids or natural resources. Examples of these types of minerals are coal‚ ores and precious stones. The mining industry also broadly covers quarrying and well operations. The sector comprises two basic activities: mine operations and mining support activities. "Mine operations" involve setting up the mine‚ quarry or well for the organization‚ or on behalf of another organization

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    Dangers of Mining Industry in the Philippines A Term Paper Presented to Mrs. Lorna Caponong Department of English CASS‚ MSU-IIT In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for ENGLISH 2 (Writing in Discipline) Second Semester‚ SY 2010-2011 by Charissa L. Abingosa Sittie Joharah Alulong Maria Reziel E. Cortes Jeff de Jesus March 15‚ 2012 TOPIC OUTLINE I. Introduction II. Mining Industry in the Philippines A. Brief History of Mining in the Philippines B. Scales of Mining Operations

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    Mining Law in Zimbabwe

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    MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY Faculty of law name : Joseph T Makuni Reg number: r123641F MODULe : Mining Law LEVEL 3.1 LECTURER P. Manatsa Zimbabwe is currently grappling with the process of formulating a new mining legislative and policy framework. In your opinion what do you consider should be the major pillars for this framework‚ give reasons to support your answer? [30] Zimbabwe

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    PHILIPPINE MINING LAW

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    PHILIPPINE MINING LAW What is mining? Mining is the extraction (removal) of minerals and metals from earth.  Manganese‚ tantalum‚ cassiterite‚ copper‚ tin‚ nickel‚ bauxite (aluminum ore)‚ iron ore‚ gold‚ silver‚ and diamonds are just some examples of what is mined.  Why mine? Mining is a money making business.  Not only do mining companies prosper‚ but governments also make money from revenues.  Workers also receive income and benefits.  History of Mining in the Philippines First Mining Law: Spanish

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