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some pros are: easier extraction, costs less, the mechanichal advantage, the safer working conditions, and the cosumer benifits. some cons are the poulution

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Q: What are pro's and cons of open pit mining?
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What are pros of open pit mining?

It is less expensive and the operation can remove all ore with no need to leave anything for structural reasons.


Do humans do open pit mining?

Yes. Ancient man began doing it and open pit mining continues today.


Is uranium open pit mining?

no.


What is a method for uranium mining?

Uranium mining can be either by open pit mining or by underground mining.


What are two reasons why open-pit mines are more common in western Canada than underground mines?

Open pit mining is used when the materials being mined are closer to the surface. It is safer to do open pit mining than it is to do underground mining. Underground mining is only used for mining hard minerals.


What kind of mining are open pit and quarries and example of?

Strip Mining.


What is the difference between strip mining and open pit mining?

1.Depth:strip mining is done for <60 m while open pit is done for>60 to near about 120 m. 2.Design:Strip mining is done maintaining spoil & piles system while open pit has a specific mining structure to follow. 3.Environment:strip mining is normally done for dry area while for open pit mining we have to lower the ground water level.


What are the disadvantages of open pit mining?

Cash


The person who first introduced the idea of open-pit mining was?

The idea of open-pit mining was first introduced by the Romans in ancient times. They used this method to extract ores such as copper and iron.


What are the different kinds of mining?

The three types of mining -strip mining,open pit mining,and shaft mining


What are the types of surface mines?

Strip mining, Open pit mining and Mountaintop removal mining


Which type of mining would be best for getting the silver?

open pit mining