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Environmental impacts of mining monitoring, restoration, and control, second edition 2nd edition by mritunjoy sengupta and publisher crc press. These issues include destruction of landscapes, destruction of agricultural and forest lands, sedimentation and erosion, soil contamination, surface and groundwater pollution, air pollution, and waste management. Download environmental impacts of mining activities pdf epub or read online books in mobi ebooks. Environmental impacts of mining is a comprehensive reference addressing some of the most significant environmental problems associated with mining. Environmental impacts of mining, by nature and significance, are dynamic in nature and always more than what meets the eye. Another is of environmental impacts of acid mine drainage from older mines that did not. I hereby submit my value for money report on environmental monitoring of mining operations by environmental management agency under the ministry of environment, water and climate in terms of section 11 of the audit office act chapter 22. Environmental damages caused by mining activities are as follows. My audit revealed shortcomings in the monitoring of environmental issues in mining operations by ema. Environmental impacts and environmental effects of mining. Assessment, restoration and reclamation of mining influenced.
Environmental impact assessment process for deepsea. The analysis and recommendations of this report do not necessarily reflect the views of the department of environmental affairs. So when the visible macro impacts are observable, the micro impacts are too many to be kept count of, as are the intricacies of the nature bhattacharya 2003. Potential environmental impacts of quarrying stone in. There is a need for more indepth case studies to clarify the biogeochemical and ecological footprint and environmental sustainability of mining. Monitoring can also inform adaptive management efforts to help ensure successful outcomes. Feb 06, 2018 environmental impacts of mining monitoring, restoration, and control. Evidence of the impacts of metal mining and the effectiveness of. Environmental impacts of mining is a comprehensive reference addressing some of the most significant environmental probl.
Mar 04, 2020 however, many mining techniques still in use can have serious impacts on both the mining site itself and the surrounding environment. It is expected that there will be potential adverse impacts on the environment and on the lives of local communities. Here, we assessed the impact of surface mining and the success of forest rehabilitation on small mammal diversity in the western region of ghana. Mining, like most heavy industries, is dependent on fossil fuels, which generate the energy needed to operate a mine. The impact of coal mining on the environment and community. Remediation, restoration, and monitoring by susan e. A tool for assessing controls and residual risk for mining operations.
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Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. The social and environmental consequences of coal mining in. Since the beginning of the alcoa mining operation, one of the major objectives of the mining program, was to restore 100% of the environment that was to be disturbed as a result of the mine. Environmental management plan and a close monitoring program nationwide. Environmental impact of mining and mineral processing 1st. Download pdf environmental impacts of mining activities ebook. This paper explores the mining sectors impacts on forests, and the potential for forestsmart mining policies and practices to support deforestationfree mineral supply chains. The office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement osm has a target of 14,000 acres of federal, private, and tribal land and surface water acres to be reclaimed or mitigated from the effects of natural resource degradation from past coal mining. Download pdf environmental impact of mining and mineral. Assessment, restoration and reclamation of mining influenced soils covers processes operating in the environment as a result of mining activity, including the whole spectra of negative effects of anthropopressure and the environment, from changes in soil chemistry, changes in soil physical properties, geomechanical disturbances, and mine water discharges. Environmental impact assessment of mining activities. Coal mining in south africa it was mining that gave south africa its current shape through processes from the 1880s to 1910. Companies or facilities may realize other benefits from implementing an ems, including improved regulatory compliance, reduced.
The literature on the environmental and social impacts of mining has. The economy cannot function without minerals and the products made from mining due to the fact that many of our daily used objects are not organically grown, but are manmade. Environmental impacts of mining 2nd edition 9781003164012. Monitoring programmes generally arise from the findings of the assessment. Image satellite image of the carajas iron ore mine the worlds largest in northern brazil, 20 july 2017. Environmental impacts of mining is a comprehensive reference addressing some of the most significant environmental problems. Impact of mining and forest regeneration on small mammal. The environmental impact of mining different mining.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading environmental impact of mining and mineral processing. Environmental impact assessment process for deepsea mining. Impacts can result in erosion, sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, or the contamination of soil, groundwater, and surface water by the chemicals emitted from mining processes. Mining requires removal of vegetation along with underlying soil mantle and overlying rock masses. These data and their interpretation, in addition to previouslycollected data and the justification of previouslymade decisions for the project 26, should be used in the impact. Review, approve, and monitor all environmental management and. Typical environmental aspects and potential impacts for a mining and beneficiation operation. The impact of coal mining on the environment and community quality of life. Environmental impacts of mining monitoring, restoration, and control. Environmental impact assessment of mining should be used as a reference. This results in destruction of landscape in the area. Surface mining environmental monitoring and reclamation.
The paper mainly focused on the mining activities in prestea in the western region of the country. Expert opinions sound and diverse knowledge needed hydrology, geochemistry. The mining sector in ghana consists of both smallscale and largescale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. Management, monitoring, and auditing strategies covers all the aspects related to mining and the environment, including environmental assessment at the early planning stages, environmental management during mine operation, and the identification of major impacts. We surveyed small mammals in the project area and two adjoining forest reserves control sites before the mining operation and 10 years after mine closure and forest rehabilitation topsoil. In addition to the issues addressed above, there are many other environmental issues associated with mining. Shortcomings were on issues of inadequate environmental audits, failure to control miners operating without environmental impact assessment eia certification. The overall aim of the esia is to identify and assess potential environmental and social impacts that may be a consequence of the project.
Environmental pollution united states department of. These issues include destruction of landscapes, destruction of agricultural and forest lands, sedimentation and erosion, soil contamination, surface and. Jan 01, 2018 the mining plan may be improved based on results from a test mining phase, during which further data on the environmental impacts of mining should have been gained. Department of environmental affairs, 2014, environmental impact assessment and management strategy for south africa draft. Stateofthe art analytical techniques and modelling software should be used to study emissions, transport.
Minings impacts on forests chatham house international. The first rehabilitation program was completed in 2001 when over 101% of botanical species returned to the rehabilitated area. Assessment ea to consider any potential, significant negative environmental impacts of the program. Assessment of mining activities with respect to the environmental. Ecosystem monitoring of restoration is critical for ensuring costeffective implementation of todays restoration projects and those planned in the future. Box 11 strengthening monitoring and enforcement in mining in lao pdr and. These issues include destruction of landscapes, destruction of. Monitoring and auditing shall be carried out continuously in order to control. Click download or read online button to get environmental impact of mining and mineral processing book now. Beforeafter control impact assessment sampling before and after mining control sites not affected by mining. Environmental impacts of mining can occur at local, regional, and global scales through direct and indirect mining practices. Here are some general effects of mining on the environment, the impact of different mining methods, and ways in which the industry is trying to make itself more ecofriendly.
Potential environmental impacts of quarrying stone in karst. The environmental monitoring program the program of balkan mineral and mining ead bmm. The environmental impact of mining different mining methods. Environmental impacts of mining is a comprehensive reference addressing some of the most. These issues include destruction of landscapes, destruction of agricultural and forest lands, sedimentation and erosion, soil contamination, surface and groundwater pollution, air pollution, and. Click download or read online button to get environmental impacts of mining activities book now. Upstream downsteream monitoring upstream pristine downstream affected by effluents. Monitoring environmental impacts of surface coal mining. Environmental monitoring of mining operations by the. This second edition examines the problems facing the mining industry, and offers practical case studies, as well as new solutions for environmental restoration. Monitoring, restoration, and control environmental impacts of mining is a comprehensive reference addressing some of the most significant.
These issues include destruction of landscapes, destruction of agricultural and forest lands, sedimentation and erosion, soil contamination, surface and groundwater pollution, air pollution, and waste. Like this, this ea does not look at the environmental impacts of a mining operation as such. Stateofthe art analytical techniques and modelling software should. Key environmental and social impacts environmental and social impacts of mining have been welldocumented and an ample. Dump pollution monitoring and mine dump management strategies. Sengupta lewis publishers boca raton, fl wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Mining is done to extract minerals from deep deposits in soil. The recommendations do not necessarily carry the full support of all the sectors represented.
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