1. Mine in the Grand Canyon?

2. The Grand Carajas, Brazil.

3. Red sludge spill in Hungary
Toxic bi – product of aluminium industry

4. Large holes in the ground are very unsightly.
Blasting is noisy
Toxic waste – poor health
Environmental disaster? – wildlife at risk
Mining uses a lot of energy

5. The mine creates jobs
The workers have money so can buy from local shops and more shops need to open.
More pubs, restaurants and cafes are needed which creates even more jobs.

6. You have received a newspaper report
Using the information on it and information from the internet make a poster that is either for or against the mine.