Mining for precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum often leads to significant environmental harm. Techniques like open-pit mining disrupt large areas, destroy habitats, and can contaminate soil and water. Producing a single gold wedding ring may generate up to 20 tons of waste. Additionally, mining consumes substantial amounts of water, particularly in arid regions, and risks water pollution from acid mine drainage and toxic substances like cyanide and mercury.
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