Geography of Canada J. Gesior McAree Mining
1.Open Pit Mining 2.Underground (Shaft) Mining 3.Issues Facing Mining in Canada 4.Improving Canada’s Mining Industry
Open Pit Mining
A simple layered open pit mine.
Open Pit Mining A digging wheel at work.
Open Pit Mining A digging wheel close-up. Bigger size = greater efficiency, right?!
Open Pit Mining
Underground (Shaft) Mining
Wire mesh to prevent loose rocks from falling.
Underground (Shaft) Mining Temporary support beams
Underground (Shaft) Mining A scooptram at work.
Issues Facing the Mining Industry Acid Rain Abandoned Mines Exporting Jobs Global Market Non-Renewable Resource Global Competition Mining Towns
Mining Centres in Canada
Off Shore Oil Rigs