Is mining high risk?

The mining industry has always been a risky one , with worker safety concerns representing only a portion of the challenges. Increasingly strict regulations, the reliance on technology, inconsistent demand for raw materials and high commodity prices are concerns that every mining company has grappled with.

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Where is mining happening?

Mining occurs in many places around the world, including the U.S. In South America , mining is particularly active in the Amazonia region, Guyana, Suriname, and other South American countries. In Central Africa, mining devastated a National Park called Kahuzi-Biega in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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