ABSTRACT
A mineral is mined only when it is profitable to do so (in terms of goods and services it could provide). Also, it has to be mined where it is found. The Chapter provides a brief account of various mining methods, and seeks to elucidate how the adverse environmental impact of a given mining activity can be minimized through an understanding of the method of mining, equipment used for mining, haulage and transport, quantum of mineral production, disposal of wastes, etc.
