Social Governance;
Mining in the 21st century involves social responsibility to others including the environment. Drift mining is the most socially and environmentally friendly method of mining!
No fish are harmed. No waterways are involved in underground mining. The mining is out of sight, out of view, out of ear shot with little or no impact outside of the underground workings. Methods are employed to backfill mined out areas underground. Water flow underground is sealed off to prevent incursion of water and prevent outflow that can cause groundwater contamination.
After discovery, an underground GOLD deposit can be drilled. In many cases, shallow drilling is permitted with minimal time or expense in the permitting process. Drilling is low impact on the environment. Holes are filled and sealed as per the permitting requirements. Next, a mine design is developed. Mine design takes into consideration competency.
Are you competent and is the rock competent?
Drift miners and the companies involved are skilled in the process of drift mining. That's their profession. Being professional comes from having the proper tools, education, management, planning, technical skills and experience necessary to do the job properly and safely.
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- Geowizard
