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Appendix 2: Environmental and Social Impacts of Mining This Appendix is meant to provide a brief review of the literature with regard to Environmental and Social Impacts from mining, as well as key regulatory issues. Key Environmental and Social Impacts Environmental and Social Impacts of mining have been well-documented and an ample literature exists on this topic. The following discussion summarizes those Environmental and Social issues that formed the basis for the Mining and Critical Ecosystems framework. Environmental and Social Impacts are divided into waste management issues, Impacts to biodiversity and habitat, indirect Impacts , and poverty alleviation and wealth distribution. Those seeking additional details may wish to consult the many resources available on this Waste Management By nature, mining involves the production of large quantities of waste, in some cases contributing significantly to a nation's total waste output.
Appendix 2: Environmental and Social Impacts of Mining This appendix is meant to provide a brief review of the literature with regard to environmental and social impacts from mining, as well as key regulatory issues.
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