From coal to diamond , gold to iron ore , these mines are some of the largest and most productive . Here , we take a closer look at the top 10 biggest mines on the planet
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From coal to diamond , gold to iron ore , these mines are some of the largest and most productive . Here , we take a closer look at the top 10 biggest mines on the planet
WRITTEN BY : MARIAM AHMAD
Many of the important materials we rely on in our everyday lives can be found in mines dotted around the globe .
The world ' s largest mines , owned and operated by major industry players , extract tonnes of ore from the earth each day . From coal mines in Germany to copper mines in Chile , there are some truly impressive feats of engineering and human ingenuity .
We explore the planet ' s 10 biggest mines , the minerals they produce , their locations , and the staggering amount of materials they move each year , while also assessing their overall size and impact on the mining industry as a whole .
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