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Author : International Conference on Mining and Metallurgy in a Changing Environment,E. Alaphia Wright,Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit,Oswald S. Chinyamakobvu,University of Zimbabwe Department of Mining and Metallurgy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Metallurgy
ISBN : 0797416269
Author : Resa Furey,John F. Lupo
Publisher : Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780873354882
Re-imagine the Future of Tailings Nearly every recent article on tailings starts by mentioning a large tailings dam failure. The consequences of these failures have been so devastating they have pushed conversations about the risks inherent in these structures beyond the mining community into the general population. We are left to question how we address the risks associated with tailings disposal, and in so doing, transform the image of the mining industry and perhaps the industry itself. With this as a backdrop, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) challenged tailings and mining professionals to re-imagine the future of tailings. The Mine Tailings: Perspectives for a Changing World symposium, held at the SME 2020 annual conference, started that conversation. Over three days, tailings professionals from around the world gathered to discuss tailings storage practices and the changes both the industry and the world want and need. The discussions squarely focused on how we, as an industry, can collectively make changes that will eliminate catastrophic tailings dam failures and lead to better outcomes for the industry and society. Through sharing and conversation, the symposium participants recognized risks associated with our approach to tailings management and existing structures and discussed the gaps that need to be addressed, including how the behavior of tailings and mining professionals must change. The human element of risk must be recognized so it can be talked about openly, given the attention it deserves, and adequately addressed. We need to own this problem and the impact of our actions. We have the power to change this; when we own our actions, we can act differently for a different outcome.
Author : Resa Furey,John F. Lupo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Dam failures
ISBN : 1523135115
Author : W. J. Rankin
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780643097261
Minerals, Metals and Sustainability examines the exploitation of minerals and mineral products and the implications for sustainability of the consumption of finite mineral resources and the wastes associated with their production and use. It provides a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates the physical and earth sciences with the social sciences, ecology and economics. Increasingly, graduates in the minerals industry and related sectors will not only require a deep technical and scientific understanding of their fields (such as geology, mining, metallurgy), but will also need a knowledge of how their industry relates to and can contribute to the transition to sustainability. Chapters 1 to 3 introduce the concept of materials, how they are used in society and the environmental basis of our existence. Chapter 4 introduces the concept of sustainability and the issues it raises for the use of non-renewable resources. Chapter 5 discusses the geological basis of the minerals industry and Chapter 6 describes the structure and nature of the industry. Chapters 7 and 8 review the technologies by which mineral resources are extracted from the Earth’s crust and processed. Chapters 9 and 10 examine the usage of energy and water. Chapters 11 and 12 survey the wastes resulting from the production of mineral and metal commodities, the human and environmental impacts of these, and how they are managed. Chapter 13 examines the recycling of mineral-derived materials and the role of secondary materials in meeting material needs. Chapter 14 surveys the potential future sources of minerals and the factors that determine long-term supply. Chapter 15 surveys the socio-economic and technological factors that determine the long-term demand for mineral-derived materials and future trends. Chapter 16 discusses how waste can be reduced, or eliminated, through technological developments and socio-political changes. Finally, Chapter 17 addresses the concept of stewardship and the role the minerals industry should play in the ongoing transition to sustainability. Minerals, Metals and Sustainability is an important reference for students of engineering and applied science and geology; practising engineers, geologists and scientists; students of economics, social sciences and related disciplines; professionals in government service in areas such as resources, environment and sustainability; and non-technical professionals working in the minerals industry or in sectors servicing the minerals industry.
Author : Charles Harvey,Jon Press
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135186623
First Published in 1990. This collection of essays is intended shed light upon key issues in the history of mining and metallurgy: issues such as investment and organisation; professionalisation; the impact of technological change; and the problematic relationship between mineral wealth and sustained economic development.
Author : Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart
Publisher : SME
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780873353731
Mining Can Be Environmentally and Socially Responsible—and Still Profitable Even in this regulated, environmentally aware world, running a mine can be done safely, with combined goals of maximizing both the return on investment from extraction and the positive environmental and social impact that a well-run, responsible mine can offer. Responsible Mining is your comprehensive guide to addressing social and environmental risks at mines in the developed world. This book gathers case studies of best practices across the full range of issues. With examples from four continents, you can learn from both your home territory and around the world. Seventy-two leading mine engineers, forestry scientists, conservationists, environmental consultants, sustainability professionals, and geologists from prominent universities, extraction businesses, nongovernmental organizations, and governments have come together within these pages to lead you safely and profitably toward socially, environmentally, and economically beneficial mining practices. Organized around ten sustainability principles required of International Council on Mining and Metals members (including some of the largest extraction businesses in the world), the book addresses nearly every environmental and social consequence of mining in developed countries, including: · Protecting biodiversity · Minimizing negative impacts on climate change · Interacting appropriately with indigenous peoples · Enhancing the local community and reducing poverty · Reusing and recycling materials · Recovering energy · Recapturing and reusing water · Managing proper storage, reclamation, and disposal of tailings · Restoring the land after ceasing mining operations You will want to make this book required reading for all members of your team who are responsible for environmental compliance, resource recovery, sustainability, energy management, and marketing/public relations to facilitate cross-departmental discussions about how to incorporate best practices into your business plans.
Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Materials Advisory Board,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Committee on Competitiveness of the U.S. Minerals and Metals Industry
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309042451
This book includes an assessment of the global minerals and metals industry; a review of technologies in use for exploration, mining, minerals processing, and metals extraction; and a look at research priorities. The core of the volume is a series of specific recommendations for government, industry, and the academic community, to promote partnerships that will produce a strong flow of new technologies. Special focus is given to the role of the federal government, particularly the Bureau of Mines.
Author : Roger Sworder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Metallurgy
ISBN : 0646228366
A book of 17 stories that brings a different perspective to the study of our relationship with the world around us. Its focus is the debate surrounding mining and the environment. It shows how this is related to the profound change which has occurred in our age's understanding of work and creativity. It is a study of cultural movements, reflected in the stories and literature of different times and places. There is a story on the biblical tradition and its relationship to mining; one on Plato's theory of craft; another looks at the symbols of mining; and the traditional work ethic is explored as well. Includes notes on each chapter, a list of book references and an index.
Author : Heather N. Dougherty,Andrew P. Schissler
Publisher : Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780873354356
The go-to resource for professionals in the mining industry. The SME Mining Reference Handbook was the first concise reference published in the mining field and it quickly became the industry standard. It sits on almost every mining engineer’s desk or bookshelf with worn pages, tabs to find most used equations, and personal notes. It has been the unequaled single reference and the first source of information for countless engineers. This second edition of the SME Mining Reference Handbook builds on that success. With an enhanced presentation, new and updated information is represented in a concise, well-organized guide of important data for everyday use by engineers and other professionals engaged in mining, exploration, mineral processing, and environmental compliance and reclamation. With its exhaustive trove of charts, graphs, tables, equations, and guidelines, the handbook is the essential technical reference for mobile mining professionals. With its exhaustive trove of charts, graphs, tables, equations, and guidelines, the handbook is the essential technical reference for mobile mining professionals.
Author : Alyson Warhurst,Maria Ligia Noronha
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1999-09-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 1566703654
Ecological Management of Mining: Achieving Environmental Compliance is a study and comparison - global in scope - of current practices used by mining firms striving for ecological management. The author takes an integrated and interdisciplinary approach in addressing, analyzing and working towards solutions regarding the complex challenges posed by managing the environmental impacts of mining. The issues addressed range from the ecotoxicological effects of metal residues to the land use effects of mining and from socioeconomic impacts to environmental regulation. The goal of this book is to assist mining companies throughout the world to achieve environmental compliance and improve competitiveness in the context of growing environmental regulation and technological innovation. It is an essential book for the wide variety of professionals working on issues in mining. Like the book and the research itself, the audience is integrated and interdisciplinary including engineers, planners, ecologists, policy makers and economists. Features
Author : Mritunjoy Sengupta
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000374469
This second edition examines the problems facing the mining industry, and offers practical case studies, as well as new solutions for environmental restoration and remediation. New topics include bioremediation technology, mountaintop surface coal mining, reclamation procedures, environmental impacts of gold mining, mining in different countries worldwide, and the resulting environmental problems. The book is considered a "must have" book for environmental engineers and professionals in the mining industry, geologists, hydrologists, hazardous waste professionals, and academics.
Author : Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Mines and mineral resources
ISBN : CORNELL:31924071689206
Author : Jürgen Brune,Jürgen F. Brune
Publisher : SME
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780873353229
These research papers also cover a spectrum of innovative technical solutions, including computer-controlled mining equipment, remote monitoring of air quality, and virtual reality training systems.
Author : Peter Darling,Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (U.S.)
Publisher : SME
Page : 1912 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780873352642
This third edition of the SME Mining Engineering Handbook reaffirms its international reputation as "the handbook of choice" for today's practicing mining engineer. It distills the body of knowledge that characterizes mining engineering as a disciplinary field and has subsequently helped to inspire and inform generations of mining professionals.Virtually all of the information is original content, representing the latest information from more than 250 internationally recognized mining industry experts. Within the handbook's 115 thought-provoking chapters are current topics relevant to today's mining professional: Analyzing how the mining and minerals industry will develop over the medium and long term--why such changes are inevitable, what this will mean in terms of challenges, and how they could be managed Explaining the mechanics associated with the multifaceted world of mine and mineral economics, from the decisions associated with how best to finance a single piece of high-value equipment to the long-term cash-flow issues associated with mine planning at a mature operation Describing the recent and ongoing technical initiatives and engineering developments in relation to robotics, automation, acid rock drainage, block caving optimization, or process dewatering methods Examining in detail the methods and equipment available to achieve efficient, predictable, and safe rock breaking, whether employing a tunnel boring machine for development work, mineral extraction using a mobile miner, or cast blasting at a surface coal operation Identifying the salient points that dictate which is the safest, most efficient, and most versatile extraction method to employ, as well as describing in detail how each alternative is engineered Discussing the impacts that social and environmental issues have on mining from the pre-exploration phase to end-of-mine issues and beyond, and how to manage these two increasingly important factors to the benefit of both the mining companies and other stakeholders
Author : Travis L. Hudson
Publisher : Society for Mining Metallurgy
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0873351606
Mining provides the metals that society needs, but it's a challenge to produce metals with minimum environmental impact. It's not just future impacts that companies are dealing with, but remediating inherited problems as well. However, multidisciplinary research is providing the foundation for new, cost-effective solutions. This booklet copublished with the American Geological Institute results from many discussions with environmental professionals involved in clean-ups at their companies' mining-related Superfund sites. Their experiences point to five top-priority environmental problems that deserve research efforts to find better answers.