The social and environmental impacts of mining cause those countries that exploit mineral resources to be poor and thinly populated.

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The statement is incorrect. There are numerous examples of countries that have become wealthy through mining and mineral resource exploitation, such as Australia, Canada, and Chile. However, it is true that mining can have negative social and environmental impacts, and there are examples of countries where mining has led to poverty, displacement, and environmental degradation.

The Social and Environmental Impacts of Mining Cause Those Countries