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Mexico’s Open-Pit Mining Ban: A Looming Economic Crisis or Environmental Necessity?

19 September 202419 September 2024 Sarah Rudge environmental impact, Mexico, Mining 4 min read

In recent efforts to regulate mining operations, Mexico's government has introduced a proposed ban on open-pit... Read more

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Listicles Metals

Exploring the 5 Uses for Gold: From Jewelry to Aerospace

23 February 202417 May 2024 Sarah Rudge environmental impact, Gold, Metals 3 min read

The uses of gold extends far beyond the confines of expensive jewelry and wealth storage. From technological advancements... Read more

Panoramic view of a construction worker stood on the outskirts of a mine field looking down into it with a hard hat and high visible vest to support abandoned mines article

Inside Appalachia’s Zombie Mine Crisis

2 February 20242 February 2024 Sarah Rudge Dead mines, environmental impact, Mining 4 min read

In the heart of coal country, a crisis is brewing underground. Across states like Kentucky, West... Read more

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The Hidden Dangers of Acid Mine Drainage

12 January 202412 January 2024 Sarah Rudge environmental impact, Mining, Sustainability 6 min read

Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) stands as a stark reminder of the environmental footprint left by mining... Read more

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A Chunk of the Earth’s Crust is Missing

12 January 202412 January 2024 Sarah Rudge Earth, environmental impact, Sedimentary 7 min read

The story of Earth's past is etched in its rocks, and none tell a more intriguing... Read more

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