What is the state of Minerals as a resource ? Mention two methods that helps to conserve mineral resources.

Explanation

1) Earth's supply of raw mineral resources is in danger.
2) Many mineral deposits that have been located and mapped have been depleted.
3) As the ores for minerals like aluminium and iron became harder to find and extract, their prices go up.
4) This makes tools and machinery more expensive to purchase and operate.
5) Many mining methods, such as mountain top removal mining (MTR), devastate the environment.
7) Many mining methods also pollute water and air as toxic chemicals leak into the surrounding ecosystem.
8) Less wasteful mining methods and the recycling of materials will help conserve mineral resources.