The main ingredient in the production of steel is iron ore mined from Earth Over 2 000 million tons of iron ore is mined mined a year about 95 percent is used by the steel industry Iron ore is the world s third most produced commodity by volume after crude oil and coal and the second most traded commodity only beaten by crude oil
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Get PriceWHAT ARE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTSOF MINING IRON ORE Environmental Impacts Impact on Water Impacts on Atmosphere Increase in temperature in the area due to mining activity and decreased vegetation Pollution due to explosive fumes Increase in noise level due to vehicle movement and operating mining equipments Removal of water bodies
Get PriceThe environmental impact of iron ore mining in all its phases of Most iron ore is produced from open pit min After the iron ore is out of the ground THE TILDEN OPEN PIT IRON ORE MINE The Tilden mine is a longstanding feature of the UP The image below shows that it was in existence in Source
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Get PriceOften the most significant environmental impact from mining activities are discharges of metals and other elements to soil as well as surface and ground water The impact of discharges differs from element to element For example certain elements are essential to sustain life in low concentration such as zinc 8 11mg/day for adults and 2 3
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