Sustainable mining

Question 1

What has led to Increased price and shortage of electronic devices and renewable energy products in the global market?

Answer 1

Some minerals are only present in very tiny quantities. Many are used in electronic devices and in renewable energy products, such as solar panels and the batteries for electric vehicles (Evs). This scarcity in minerals has led to Increased price and shortage of products in the global market.

Question 2

What can sustainable mining do?

Answer 2

Sustainable mining can help extract essential resources while limiting environmental damage and improving the social and economic outcomes.

Question 3

List all methods of sustainable mining.

Answer 3

Modem methods of mining with little greenhouse emissions.

Treatment plants for disposal of waste.

Protective gear for miners.

Rehabilitation of land after mining

Strict implementation of environmental laws to avoid air and water pollution.

Use of alternative renewable substitutes.

Use of mineral resources in a sustainable manner.

Using the 3Rs by reducing wastage, reusing resources for production, and recycling of metals using scrap metals.