Mining in America

"Mining plays an important role in US history. Miners have fought for better pay and safer working conditions. The History of Mining describes how mining has changed in what is now the United States from thousands of years ago to the present day, including the rise of new technologies and creation of laws to protect miners"--.

The mining industry provides jobs and materials that are necessary for everyday life. But mines can also be sources of pollution. Mining and the Environment explains the effect that mining has on land, waterways, and the air, as well as ways mining companies reduce their environmental impact.

In the early days of mining in the United States, the work was very dangerous. Miners faced the risk of explosions, and many had to work for long hours. US?laws and policies made mining safer over time. Mining Policy focuses on laws and federal agencies that continue to protect miners' safety, health, and wages today.