Open pit mines that you should visit before you die.
Mining is a demarcated topic. Do you know the reason behind it? Just because on one hand mining provides you with all the essential materials that are needed for the civilization to move forward, while on the other hand, it can lead to some damaging effects on the environment. No matter what effect it has, you will just be awed if you take a look at some of the mines that have been listed here.
1. The Moab Mine
This mine is situated 20 miles west of Moab in Utah. This is a distinctive mine. You might ask why. Because it has a unique method to extract out potash. This mine began operating in 1965 as a conventional underground mine which later transformed into an amalgamating solution mining in order to extract potash. It also uses solar evaporation in order to re-crystallize the product that was taken out.
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2. Diavik Diamond Mine
This mine started its production in the year 2003. What’s incredible about this is its location. It is situated in the island just in the center of Lac de Gras. You will be able to travel to this mine through the seasonal winter road only for two months of the year. The amazing fact is that this winter road is build over a frozen lake. If not by road, you can access this mine through air.
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3. Bingham Canyon Mine
This mine is in operation since 1906 in USA and has a pit of more than 0.6 miles depth and about 2.5 miles width. It is absolutely hard to believe that this mine covers an area of about 1,900 acres. This is such a significant development of USA that it has been designated as a National Historic Landmark in the year 1966.
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4. Mir Mine
This is an open pit diamond mine which is presently inactive. This mine located in Mirny of Russia covers an area of 525 meters and has a depth of 1,22 ft and width of 1,200 meter.
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