How does mining differ from other economic activities, such as agricultural and livestock farming, soybean growing or wood extraction, for example?
The mining activity stands out from other economic alternatives because of its business model of temporary land use; after the ore has been extracted the area is reclaimed. From the point of view of sustainable development it is a legitimate activity carried out within strict environmental standards and approved by environmental agencies; it generates wealth for the state and the municipality and it favors the economic and social development of local communities.
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