Blasting is the primary source of air pollution from mining operations because it releases large amounts of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide into the air.

Carbon monoxide is not a common air pollutant emitted by mining operations because it is not produced by the combustion of fossil fuels.

Particulate matter exposure has been linked to a number of health concerns, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer.

Tree planting is not a common method for controlling air pollution from mining operations because it is not effective at removing particulate matter from the air.

The primary goal of air quality regulations for mining operations is to protect human health, the environment, and promote economic development.

Methane is not a common air pollutant emitted by coal mining operations because it is not produced by the combustion of coal.

Nitrogen oxides exposure has been linked to a number of health concerns, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer.

Tailings ponds are not a common method for controlling air pollution from metal mining operations because they do not remove particulate matter from the air.

The primary goal of air quality regulations for metal mining operations is to protect human health, the environment, and promote economic development.

Lead is not a common air pollutant emitted by gold mining operations because it is not used in the gold mining process.

Cyanide exposure has been linked to a number of health concerns, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer.

Tailings ponds are not a common method for controlling air pollution from gold mining operations because they do not remove particulate matter from the air.

The primary goal of air quality regulations for gold mining operations is to protect human health, the environment, and promote economic development.

Methane is not a common air pollutant emitted by diamond mining operations because it is not produced by the diamond mining process.

Sulfur dioxide exposure has been linked to a number of health concerns, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer.