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  1. Mining - Wikipedia

    Mining is the extraction of valuable geological materials and minerals from the surface of the Earth. Mining is required to obtain most materials that cannot be grown through agricultural …

  2. MINING.COM - No 1 source of global mining news and opinion

    2 days ago · The Trump administration is ratcheting up government ownership in mining companies that are nominally Canadian, raising questions about whether Ottawa plans similar …

  3. Mining | Definition, History, Examples, Types, Effects, & Facts ...

    Nov 4, 2025 · Mining, process of extracting useful minerals from the surface of the Earth, including the seas. A mineral, with a few exceptions, is an inorganic substance occurring in …

  4. Mining - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Mining is the process of extracting useful materials from the earth. Some examples of substances that are mined include coal, gold, or iron ore. Iron ore is the material from which …

  5. The Main Types of Mining and their Differences

    Dec 24, 2024 · This article reviews different mining methods, their economic roles, and the sustainability challenges they pose in the context of resource extraction.

  6. Mining and Minerals - Bureau of Land Management

    In communities across the country, mining provides jobs, economic activity and important commodities that are essential to maintain a high quality of life. Learn more about mining and …

  7. What is Mining? - Geology In

    Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, usually from an orebody, lode, vein, seam, reef or placer deposit. These deposits form a mineralized …

  8. 16.2: Mining - Geosciences LibreTexts

    Mining is defined as the extraction, from the Earth, of valuable material for societal use. Usually, this includes solid materials (e.g. gold, iron, coal, diamond, sand, and gravel), but can also …

  9. Study says deep-sea mining for critical minerals could threaten …

    6 days ago · Drilling for minerals deep in the ocean could have immense consequences for the tiny animals at the core of the vast marine food web — and ultimately affect fisheries and the …

  10. Mining Technology | Mining News and Views Updated Daily

    Mining news and in-depth feature articles on the latest mining company deals and projects covering trends in mineral exploration with up to date data on the most mined metal and …