impact of mining

collocation in English

meaningsofimpactandmining

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impact
noun[C usually singular, U]
uk
/ˈɪm.pækt/us
/ˈɪm.pækt/
the force or action of one object ...
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mining
noun[U]
uk
/ˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/us
/ˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/
the industry or activity of removing substances such as coal or metal from the ground ...
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(Definition ofimpactandminingfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The forest coverimpactofminingalso varies considerably according to the type of mining conducted.
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I refer to theimpactofminingcausing subsidence and tremor damage.
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Tremendous efforts have been made to cushion the harshimpactofminingclosures in industrial areas.
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Theimpactofminingon flood defences is an important local issue.
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In 1974 a governmental committee examined the environmentalimpactofminingand other commercial activities and advised on measures to protect the island.
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As well as disasters directly affecting mines, there have been disasters attributable to the impactofminingon the surrounding landscapes and communities.
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Impactofminingthese minerals was significant over a period of time even the area was small.
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Aside from directimpactofminingthe area, leakage, spills and corrosion would alter the mining areas chemical makeup.
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Aside from the directimpactofminingthe area, some researchers and environmental activists have raised concerns about leakage, spills and corrosion that could alter the mining areas chemical makeup.
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The criticisms include carbon emissions, environmental damage and greenwashing in respect of the impacts of mining.
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Munkhbayar then signed up for journalism school which he completed his thesis on the impacts of mining.
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The organization tries to protect them against the potential negative impacts of mining.
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