Environmental impacts of mining activities : emphasis on mitigation and remedial measures

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Environmental impacts of mining activities : emphasis on mitigation and remedial measures

José M. Azcue (ed.)

(Environmental science)

Springer, c1999

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

A source of information on the effects of mining activities on the environment. It discusses biological and physico-chemical treatments of mining effluents, factors affecting human health and environmental effects that have to be taken into account by the mining industry when aiming for sustainable development of their industry. Further regulatory guidelines and legislation relevant to the decommissioning of mining sites are reviewed.

Table of Contents

  • Evaluation of the effects of mining in the environment
  • treatment methods for mine effluents and rehabilitation of mine tailings and overburden materials
  • study cases.

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