Mining sites generally require miles of continuous and interconnected roadways and paths to link the various extraction and processing sites. While these roads are generally left unpaved and covered only with gravel, lining them with a geomembrane is often a recommended practice as well. Geomembrane works well as a road base material whether used for temporary or permanent roads.
Roads built with a geomembrane layer are less likely to erode or collapse, especially when built on the steep sides of a large strip mine. Slopes prone to erosion are also commonly reinforced with geomembranes or other geotextiles to prevent soil loss and landslides.
