MINE RECLAMATION- Metals

Mine Reclamation

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Mining inevitably disturbs land. Modern mines reclaim the surface during and after mining is completed, returning the land to useful purposes.  Following is information about a few of the many mined land reclamation success stories. Note the differences in the pictures between how the land looks during mining and how it looks after mining.  The reclaimed mine lands are usually more attractive to wildlife and human uses than before mining started.  

Land Reclamation Success Stories:

Gold/SilverMolybdenum, Other Metals


Gold

150+ Mineral Photos


Silver


Molybdenite


Cassiterite


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