Mining in sensitive ecosystems, such as wetlands, can lead to the permanent loss of biodiversity due to habitat destruction.

Significant environmental harm can result from mining in delicate ecosystems, such as wetlands, especially when biodiversity is permanently lost. Many species depend on wetlands as vital habitats, and they sustain intricate ecosystems that include both plant and animal life. Mining activities have the potential to upset the ecological balance and cause the irrevocable extinction of species when they harm or destroy these places. Destroying wetlands also lowers natural water filtering, raises the risk of flooding, and decreases water quality. Sustainable mining methods are necessary to preserve these crucial ecosystems because of these effects, which jeopardize ecosystem health and the benefits they offer.