Understanding the effects of mining on ES requires identifying and conceptualising the full ES chain including four key components – supply, demand, flow and benefits (Figure 1) (Mandle et al., 2020; Villareal-Rosas et al., 2020).Extracting mineral resources results in removal or modification of areas of natural ecosystems (Castello and Macedo, 2016), affecting their …
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For deep underground coal mining ecosystems, research on microbial communities and geochemical characteristics of sediments in different functional zones is lacking, resulting in the knowledge of zone-level mine water pollution prevention and control being narrow. In this study, we surveyed the geochemical distinctions and microbial communities of five …
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Therefore, mining activities represent an environmental perturbation that can alter the flow of energy between aquatic and terrestrial systems. Another human-induced impact that could potentially act in a similar way is the one of the installations of artificial light near a waterbody which could attract more insects to be closer to the water ...
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Mining will remain a necessity, since even the very best recycling rates cannot provide the amounts needed of various commodities. To avoid or at least drastically curb the damaging side effects of mining and related activities, a different approach deems necessary and paramount – the approach of sustainable mining.
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In 2015, over 1 million miners participated in gold mining and extraction. Objective: This study aimed to determine mercury health risk in Sudanese traditional gold mining activities area.
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The coal mining of the first half of the 20th century caused significant environmental impacts due to the change in land use that affected the existing ecosystems, determining a radical transformation on the landscape functionality (Chadwick et al., 2013).In the second half of 20th century coal use started to decrease, reflecting the European generalized decreasing trend (Li …
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First and foremost, stricter enforcement of mining regulations and ceasing illegal mining activities could substantially reduce problems in some areas. ... Despite being very useful to humans, mining often has a detrimental effect on the surrounding environment and animal species, including the surrounding human populations. ...
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The report thoroughly assesses the effects of gold mining on the region's land using a case study methodology. Methodologically, land degradation, soil quality, and the intrusion of mining ...
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Zhijin coal-mining district, located in Midwestern Guizhou Province, has been extensively exploited for several decades. The discharge of acid mine drainage (AMD) has constituted a serious threat to local water environmental quality, which greatly affected the normal use of local people. The Permian …
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The Shenfu mining area is a currently mined area with association effects of natural conditions and mining activities on vegetation variations, while the # 4 planning area of the Yushen mining area is an unexploited area only with effect of natural conditions.
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Nowadays, the reservoir plays a crucial role in securing the water quality of the Spree River impacted by mining activities. Due to the post‐mining groundwater rise, sections of the rivers are characterized by large amounts of iron, sulfate, trace metals, and aluminium (Friedland et al., 2021). To retain the iron load and safeguard the ...
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Mining activities vary, but can include soil compaction and conversely, removal of the topsoil. These alterations disrupt nutrient dynamics by minimizing the availability of nitrogen and phosphorus, lower the pH through the acidification of the soil and can introduce toxic metals and acids. ... The Effects Of Mining On The Ecosystem last ...
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Mining adversely affects the environment by inducing loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and contamination of surface water, groundwater, …
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Cano Londoño (2018) evaluated the negative effects of mining activities on three sections life cycle assessment, exergy analysis, and emergy accounting. Life cycle assessment evaluates process sustainability based on the environmental impacts generated by waste and emissions released to the environment, emergy based on the use of the necessary ...
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Mining activity also plays an important role according to the strong enrichment intensity. Another chalcophile element, arsenic (As) is grouped into F3 with Cu. In F2, Cr and Ni might originate more from the underlying bedrock weathering but might be slightly affected by mining activity considering their relatively weak enrichment intensities.
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The effects of mining for the clean energy transition. ... This shows that even when not directly intervening with glaciers, mining activities can cause glacial decline, adding to the threat glaciers already face due to climate change. She also notes that "glaciers are an important water storage facility," describing how, on an annual cycle ...
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Despite the significant benefits of mining to the Zambian economy, some mining practices have had undesirable effects on some areas surrounding major mining activities especially on the Copperbelt ...
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Despite its contributions to the development of the country, the mining sector in Sierra Leone, has been attributed to a multitude of impacts on the environment. This article focuses on assessing the environmental impacts of mining in mining edge communities in Sierra Leone. A survey of 360 people from three mining edge communities (Sierra Rutile Limited …
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In a world driven by consumerism where the majority of products fail to be recycled, mining remains essential for providing resources to help economies grow and improve standards of living. However, is this causing us …
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The Indian reserve of coking coal is mainly found in the Jharia coal field (JCF) in Jharkhand state. The exhaustive coal mining activities and mine fires in the area have brought about various geo-environmental hazards such as soil and water pollution . Coal mining activities are unavoidably linked with the excavation of huge amounts of dump ...
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2. The many ways mining activities impact biodiversity. Mining affects biodiversity at multiple spatial scales (site, landscape, regional and global) through direct (i.e. mineral extraction) and indirect processes (via industries …
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Through direct and indirect mining practices, mining can have an impact on the environment at local, regional, and international levels. The consequences can include soil erosion, sinkholes, …
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This study determined the mining activities and revegetation effects on soil nutrients, enzymes activities and trace metals. After mining, the pH of mine soils significantly increases and the pH value was negatively correlated with soil nutrients and enzyme activities; and thus, tolerant grass species should be established in such an alkaline soil.
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While undeniably crucial for modern society, mining activities carry a significant and often detrimental environmental footprint. The consequences of mineral extraction …
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The effects of mining activities on the estimated biodiversity rate for 41 anuran species, endemic to the eastern Brazil mountaintops. Polygons highlighted in gray represent mines officially approved and licensed for mining activity and their respective 5 km radius buffer, which did not overlap areas estimated as suitable for anuran species ...
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Mining activities, as essential components of industrial development, play a crucial role in the economy. However, they often entail significant environmental consequences, notably soil contamination by heavy metals. ... This paper aims to examine the detrimental effects of heavy metals in mining on human health and the environment. Download ...
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Mining for metals produces waste containing toxic elements such as mercury and arsenic. Macklin et al. compiled global data on the locations of active and inactive metal mines and tailings dams, which hold mine …
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Results: The results indicated that the effects of mining activities on social-cultural development in Kapijipanga chiefdom of Solwezi District is negative in the sense that social development is ...
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This study uses quantitative data analysis techniques to assess the impact of the mining activities on the ability of s to continue farming in spite of their displacement by the mine.
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Negative impacts of mining cut across all levels, from local to regional and global. It also affects humans, birds, and terrestrial and aquatic animals. In this article, we'll explore the environmental impact of mining-related activities and dissect the effects of mining operations on ecological systems and natural conditions.
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This research aims to study the prolonged effects of underground mining on the ecological environment, particularly on surface soil moisture (SM) and fractional vegetation cover (FVC). Using 21 years of data (2000–2020) from the Xishan mining area, a novel quantitative relational model was developed to disentangle the effects of mining activities from those of …
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C In this regard, South Sudan people continue to be exposed to mining activities' adverse effects within their society. (Pretty & Odeku, 2017). However, one must acknowledge that both countries ...
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