Explain the importance of conservation of minerals. Highlight any three measures to conserve them.
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Reasons for Conservation:
(i) The strong dependence of industry and agriculture upon minerals.
(ii) The process of mineral formation is slow.
(iii) They are non-renewable.
Methods to conserve:
(i) Minerals should be used in a planned and sustainable manner.
(ii) Improved technology needs to be constantly evolved to allow use of low grade ore at low cost.
(iii) Recycling of metals using scrap metals.
(iv) Wastage in the mining and processing should be minimised.
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1. Mineral resources, in the present scenario, are being rapidly consumed. However, it is important to conserve these resources because the geological processes of mineral formation are very slow and it takes millions of years for them to be created and concentrated.
2. The rates of replenishment are infinitely small in comparison to the present rates of consumption. The finite and non-renewable nature of these resources makes them our country’s most valuable possessions.
3. A continuous and concerned effort is required in order to use our mineral resources in a planned and sustainable manner so that the future of our future generations is secure.
4. Improvements in technology need to be constantly evolved in order to allow the use of low-grade ores at low costs.
5. Recycling of metals, using scrap metals and other substitutes are the important steps involved in the conservation of mineral resources.