Environmental Impacts of Mining Activities
Emphasis on Mitigation and Remedial Measures
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Beschreibung
Since the mining industry is still expanding, comprehensive information on the effects of mining activities on the environment is needed. This book provides information on biological and physico-chemical treatments of mining effluents, on factors affecting human health and on 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.
Mining industry, consulting companies, and governmental agencies alike will find a wealth of valuable information in this book.
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Case studies
This book presents a multidisciplinary review of available technologies for treatment of mine wastes and discusses the effects of waste released into the environment.
Autor*in
Jose M. Azcue
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