Without this, progress was out of the question, for the copper or iron produced was used to make new tools and instruments, and silver and gold were used for jewelry and money.
Safety in the mining industry
Due to the scale of mines, complex mining equipment, exposure to toxins, and seismic activity, safety is a major concern in the mining industry.
Historical aspects of the development of mining
The origins of mining go back to antiquity. One of the main factors of mining development, determining its level in different historical periods, are mining tools.