Could we mine the Moon if we replaced the taken mass?

There is the strong theory that the Earth and the Moon were part of the same core at one point. This would lead one to believe that there are precious minerals under the surface of the Moon.

Metals are normally heavier than dust and we don't want to send the moon out of orbit, so when we mine the moon we intend to put back as much mass as we take.

Will this prevent the Moon from going out of orbit?
What other astronomical challenges would we face?

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