How does mining help improve our technology and industries? Many mineral discoveries and technologies have been developed by both industry and government. Modern day mining procedures are done in a way that produces virtually no waste and that leave a small surface footprint may have distinct economic and environmental advantages over ore bodies that produce large amounts of waste and create large land disturbances.

What are your thoughts on the current mining industry? The life cycle of mining begins with exploration, continues through production, and ends with closure and post-mining land use. New technologies can benefit the mining industry and consumers in all stages of this life cycle. The three major components of mining (exploration, mining, and processing) overlap somewhat. Modern mineral exploration has been driven largely by technology.

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