opencast mining
opencast mining Stripping surface layers from the Earth's crust to obtain coal, ores or other valuable minerals. Dragline excavators strip away surface layers and mechanical shovels distribute minerals and spoil. The minerals are carried away for grading and processing. In some countries, owners of opencast mines are required to restore the environmental quality of the land after mining has ceased. See also mine
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