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A study conducted by Mensah et al. (2015) on the environmental impact of mining in Ghana Prestea, found out that most of the major rivers in the mining communities, which served as the primary source of water for both domestic purposes and farming were heavily polluted by the activities of mining (Fig. 4 below). The activities of small-scale ...
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Discover five ways the mining industry can reduce environmental impact and make its practices more sustainable. 1. Lower-Impact Mining Techniques. Traditional mining techniques can have a severe impact on the environment, and some popular methods — like open pit and underground mining — present some of the most significant environmental risks.
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The burning of fossil fuels used to power mining machinery and transport resources also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Social and Economic Impacts. While the primary focus is on the environmental impacts, it is crucial to acknowledge the social and economic consequences of mining.
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Background Mining can directly and indirectly affect social and environmental systems in a range of positive and negative ways, and may result in societal benefits, but may also cause conflicts, not least in relation to land use. Mining always affects the environment, whilst remediation and mitigation efforts may effectively ameliorate some negative environmental …
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being particularly at risk. In light of the severe environmental consequences associated with coal mining, the global shift towards sustainable energy alternatives has gained momentum. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind and hydropower, offer cleaner and more environmentally friendly options for meeting energy demands.
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The Social and Environmental Consequences of Coal Mining in South Africa A CASE STUDY Prepared by: Victor Munnik (Mvula Trust) with Geraldine Hochmann (Mvula Trust), Mathews Hlabane (SA Green Revolutionary Council) and Stephen Law (Environmental Monitoring Group) January 2010 A joint initiative of Environmental Monitoring Group, Cape Town ...
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Environmental, Health, and Human Rights Consequences of Gold Mining in South Africa's West and Central Rand Harvard Law School International Human Rights Clinic. The Cost of Gold: ... IHRC investigators went on site visits to observe first hand the environmental effects of mining and the activities that have exposed local residents to its ...
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Open pit mining's environmental impact causes deforestation and vegetation loss causing an imbalance in the food chain and food webs. Research shows that about 44% of mines are done in forest areas full of enormous biodiversity. And our work towards enriching the economy impacts the environment directly and indirectly.
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Modern mining operations actively strive to mitigate potential environmental consequences of extracting metals, and such operations are strictly regulated in the United States. The key to effective mitigation lies in implementing scientific and technological advances that prevent or control undesired environmental impacts.
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"Mining companies and government need to do a better job of consulting with communities. We need solid plans and financing for mine closures in place from the beginning of mining operations, so that when the mine dries up, there's the money needed to secure tailings dams and protect the communities who will be there forever," Odell concludes.
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Open pit mining's environmental impact causes deforestation and vegetation loss causing an imbalance in the food chain and food webs. Research shows that about 44% of mines are done in forest areas full of enormous biodiversity. And …
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Long-Term Environmental Consequences. The impacts of coal mining are not limited to the immediate vicinity of mining operations. They often extend far into the future and create long-term environmental problems. Post-Mining Land Use and Reclamation. Rehabilitating land after mining is a challenging and often inadequate process.
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Mexico, one of the world's leading mining producers, has experienced intense debates over the environmental and social impact of extractive industries. As the top producer of silver and among the top ten for gold, copper, and zinc, …
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Environmental impacts of mining appear to be most well known all over the world – almost beyond the necessity of further elucidation and questioning ([2, 3]; Table 1).The mining industry has recognized its impact on the environment and has identified the control and restriction of such impact as one of its key challenges [4, 47])
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There are sufficient geological resources to deliver the required metals, but we must carefully balance the need to mine with the requirement to tackle environmental and social governance issues ...
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From the first steps of exploration via exploitation and (ore) processing to the final stages of decommissioning and rehabilitation, environmental hazards and risks may be …
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The environmental costs of cobalt mining activities are also substantial. Southern regions of the DRC are not only home to cobalt and copper, but also large amounts of uranium. In mining regions, scientists have made note of high radioactivity levels. In addition, mineral mining, similar to other industrial mining efforts, often produces ...
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This review aims to summarize the toxicity of Mn mining pollutants in the environment as well as in humans, plants, and animals and describes the biological remediation strategies. This review also focuses on the environmental Mn pollution and the future aspects to control the Mn pollutants through biological remediation approaches.
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This study delves into the impacts of mining, focusing on how these activities influence ecological systems and community well-being. By exploring dimensions such as health, economy, and biodiversity, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the consequences associated with mining practices. Environmental Degradation
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Consequences of illegal mining: Environmental degradation: Illegal mining activities cause significant damage to the environment by polluting water, air, and soil. It leads to deforestation, soil erosion, and loss of biodiversity, which has a severe impact on the ecosystem. g Coal mining in Jharkhand and limestone mining in Meghalaya.
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Mining inevitably disturbs the environment. Its environmental consequences are perhaps best understood in terms of the stages in the life of a mine (see Eggert, 1994). During mineral exploration and mine development, environmental damages are generally minor, localized, and can be remediated relatively easily.
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Unregulated mining has the potential to release harmful substances into the soil, air, and water. Mission 2016 proposes that governments enforce regulations on companies and use cutting-edge technology to reduce the damage from …
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These processes and consequences for biodiversity have received little attention in the ... mining must be placed thoughtfully within a wider environmental context. The impacts of mining on biodiversity will obviously …
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The Social and Environmental Consequences of Coal Mining in South Africa A CASE STUDY Prepared by: Victor Munnik (Mvula Trust) with Geraldine Hochmann (Mvula Trust), Mathews Hlabane (SA Green Revolutionary …
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Sand mining across the world is being linked to coastal erosion, habitat destruction, the spread of invasive species and impacts on fisheries. Extracting sand can harm marine life by clouding water and riling sediment …
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While the mining industry is essential for economic development, it poses serious challenges for the planet's and its inhabitants' future. Relying on traditional methods and ignoring environmental consequences will take a heavy toll on current and future generations [10]. This paper aims to examine the detrimental effects of heavy metals in ...
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Maintaining human wellbeing and the benefits of ES to people requires a comprehensive assessment of threats posed by mining activities. Current literature emphasises a strong focus on the environmental and social impacts of mining, often due to land degradation (Simmons et al., 2008; Townsend et al., 2009), biodiversity loss (Butt et al., 2013; Harfoot et …
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Environmental degradation is another issue that is closely linked to the depletion of natural resources (Zakari et al., 2023). The exploitation of minerals and natural resources can have severe environmental consequences. For instance, mining can lead to the destruction of habitats, pollution of water bodies, and soil erosion, among other problems.
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In situ leach (ISL) mining. ISL mining has environmental and safety advantages over conventional mining in that the ore body is dissolved and then pumped out, leaving minimal surface disturbance and no tailings or waste rock (World Nuclear Association, 2012). There is no ore dust or direct ore exposure to the environment and a lower consumption ...
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Overall, in situ drilling is more expensive [Humphries, 2008] and has less environmental impacts in terms of water use and forest loss; however, it requires more energy and has a bitumen recovery rate lower than mining (up …
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The environmental impacts of mining are complex, wide-ranging, and often devastating. From habitat destruction and water pollution to air pollution and land degradation, …
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Mining activities have always raised environmental and social concerns due to their impact on natural resources and people. During the last decade, the stakeholder base expected to respond to these sustainability concerns has broadened from directly involved parties to a range of indirect stakeholders along the downstream mineral value chain. These …
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The California State Mining and Geology Board recently started to revise California's backfill regulation for reclamation of open pit metallic mineral mines. ... Unintended environmental ...
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By working with communities in mining areas, Odell and Fernández are gaining a sense of the burden that mining minerals needed for the clean energy transition is placing on local populations, and the types of …
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Environmental Consequences of Gypsum Mining. Gypsum mining can lead to various environmental impacts. The extraction process often involves clearing large areas of land, resulting in habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity. The removal of vegetation and topsoil can lead to soil erosion and degradation.
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