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Underground Mining
Open-Pit Mining
Placer Mining
Strip Mining
The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing large portions of the surface at a time
The removal of minerals from alluvial deposits and stream beds
The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing narrow portions of the surface at a time
The drilling deep into the Earth to collect ores and minerals
Underground Mining: The drilling deep into the Earth to collect ores and minerals
Open-Pit Mining: The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing large portions of the surface at a time
Placer Mining: The removal of minerals from alluvial deposits and stream beds
Strip Mining: The collection of ores and minerals close to the Earth's surface, removing narrow portions of the surface at a time