Gold Mining Industry Analysis Essay 926 Words
Aug 02, 2010#0183;#32;Thus gold mining has drastic effects on water, earth and air. Firstly, gold mining can has devastating effect on water because of leaked chemicals. Cyanide and some heavy metals are used in process of gold mining. If gold mine leaks cyanide or other heavy metals, these chemicals can react with water and produce acidic water. Fishes and water plants are can get damaged owing to this acidic water.