Much modern technology, and the convenience that comes along with it, is dependent on the mining sector. But when mining companies dig, excavate, flood, and create vast tailings, they place a huge burden on biodiversity—the keystone of the global economy. Habitat degradation, freshwater depletion, and species loss are all common impacts of mining operations, but this clashes with the sector’s reliance on fresh water, stable soil, and natural flood protection. Mining-driven biodiversity loss translates in ...