Sustainability In The Mineral And Energy Sectors

Author : Sheila Devasahayam,Kim Dowling,Manoj K. Mahapatra
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781315352824

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Sustainability in the Mineral and Energy Sectors by Sheila Devasahayam,Kim Dowling,Manoj K. Mahapatra Pdf

Sustainable practices within the mining and energy sectors are assuming greater significance due to uncertainty and change within the global economy and safety, security, and health concerns. This book examines sustainability issues facing the mining and energy sectors by addressing six major themes: Mining and Mineral Processing; Metallurgy and Recycling; Environment; Energy; Socioeconomic and Regulatory; and Sustainable Materials and Fleets. Emphasizing an integrated transdisciplinary approach, it deliberates on optimizing mining productivity and energy efficiency and discusses integrated waste management practices. It discusses risk management, cost cutting, and integration of sustainable practices for long-term business value. It gives a comprehensive outlook for sustainable mineral futures from academic and industry perspectives covering mine to mill optimization, waste, risk and water management, improved efficiencies in mining tools and equipment, and performance indicators for sustainable developments. It covers how innovation and research underpin management of natural resources including sustainable carbon management. •Focuses on mining and mineral processing, metallurgy and recycling, the environment, energy, socioeconomic and regulatory issues, and sustainable materials and fleets. •Describes metallurgy and recycling and uses economic, environmental and social parameter analyses to identify areas for improvement in iron, steel, aluminium, lead, zinc, copper, and gold production. •Discusses current research on mining, performance indicators for sustainable development, sustainability in mining equipment, risk and safety management, and renewable energy resources •Covers alternative and conventional energy sources for the mineral sector as well water treatment and remediation and energy sustainability in mining. •Provides an overview of sustainable carbon management. •Offers an interdisciplinary approach with international focus.

Author : W. J. Rankin
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780643097261

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Minerals, Metals and Sustainability by W. J. Rankin Pdf

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 : Roberto C. Villas Bôas,Christian Beinhoff
Publisher : CYTED-CETEM
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Extraction (Chemistry)
ISBN : 9788572271646

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Indicators of Sustainability for the Mineral Extraction Industry by Roberto C. Villas Bôas,Christian Beinhoff Pdf

Author : Jeremy Richards
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642011030

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Mining, Society, and a Sustainable World by Jeremy Richards Pdf

This is the first book of peer-reviewed, edited papers that examines the minerals industry in relation to sustainable development. The book takes a proactive, positivist, and solution-oriented approach, while not shying away from the fundamental problems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1853839078

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Breaking New Ground by Anonim Pdf

First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Manfred Hafner,Simone Tagliapietra
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030390662

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The Geopolitics of the Global Energy Transition by Manfred Hafner,Simone Tagliapietra Pdf

The world is currently undergoing an historic energy transition, driven by increasingly stringent decarbonisation policies and rapid advances in low-carbon technologies. The large-scale shift to low-carbon energy is disrupting the global energy system, impacting whole economies, and changing the political dynamics within and between countries. This open access book, written by leading energy scholars, examines the economic and geopolitical implications of the global energy transition, from both regional and thematic perspectives. The first part of the book addresses the geopolitical implications in the world’s main energy-producing and energy-consuming regions, while the second presents in-depth case studies on selected issues, ranging from the geopolitics of renewable energy, to the mineral foundations of the global energy transformation, to governance issues in connection with the changing global energy order. Given its scope, the book will appeal to researchers in energy, climate change and international relations, as well as to professionals working in the energy industry.

Author : Sumit. K. Lodhia
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351355551

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Mining and Sustainable Development by Sumit. K. Lodhia Pdf

Mining is a transformative activity which has numerous economic, social and environmental impacts. These impacts can be both positive and adverse, enhancing as well as disrupting economies, ecosystems and communities. The extractive industries have been criticised heavily for their adverse impacts and involvement in significant social and environmental scandals. More recently, these industries have sought to respond to negative perceptions and have embraced the core principles of sustainability. This sector could be regarded as a leader in sustainability initiatives, evident from the various developments and frameworks in mining and sustainability that have emerged over time. This book reviews current topical issues in mining and sustainable development. It addresses the changing role of minerals in society, the social acceptance of mining, due diligence in the mining industry, critical and contemporary debates such as mining and indigenous peoples and transit worker accommodation, corporate sustainability matters such as sustainability reporting and taxation, and sustainability solutions through an emphasis on renewable energy and shared-used infrastructure. Written by experts from Australia, Europe and North America, but including examples from both developed and developing countries, the chapters provide a contemporary understanding of sustainability opportunities and challenges in the mining industry. The book will be of interest to practitioners, government and civil society as well as scholars and students with interests in mining and sustainable development.

Author : Tony Addison,Alan Roe
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780198817369

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Extractive Industries by Tony Addison,Alan Roe Pdf

"A study prepared by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)".

Author : Roberto C. Villas Bôas,Deborah J. Shields,Slavko V. Šolar,Paul Anciaux,Güven Önal
Publisher : CYTED-CETEM
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Mineral industries
ISBN : 9788572272223

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A review on indicators of sustainability for the minerals extraction industries by Roberto C. Villas Bôas,Deborah J. Shields,Slavko V. Šolar,Paul Anciaux,Güven Önal Pdf

Author : Vasudevan Rajaram,Subijoy Dutta,Krishna Parameswaran
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 1439834237

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Sustainable Mining Practices by Vasudevan Rajaram,Subijoy Dutta,Krishna Parameswaran Pdf

A perfect introduction to sustainable mining for those new to the subject or those who require some revision, this book provides a basic overview of international sustainable mining practices since 1992, with particular emphasis upon practices in the Americas, Asia and Europe. The text begins by addressing issues such as the volume of waste generated by mining, mine closure planning and the environmental impacts, and then goes into specific detail in the following areas: cleaner production practices in Australia; blasting impacts and their control in the US; minimizing surface water impacts; minimizing groundwater impacts; use of environmental indicators in mining; and emerging mining technologies that minimize environmental impacts. The text contains relevant examples and case histories for ease of revision, and also includes a chapter on Best Mining Practices for Sustainable Mining and sub-chapters on small-scale mining, tailings pond management and hazardous waste management.

Author : Sri Sekar,Kyle Lundin,Christopher Tucker,Joe Figueiredo,Javier Aguilar
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781464814266

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Building Resilience by Sri Sekar,Kyle Lundin,Christopher Tucker,Joe Figueiredo,Javier Aguilar Pdf

A sustainable path to development has profound consequences for all economic activities and related policies. The mining industry, which provides input to almost every product and service in the world, is highly relevant to the goal of achieving sustainable development in mineral-rich countries and in the global economy. In addition, environmental sustainability is a critical concern for mining companies, whose growth is increasingly affected by climate change. Given the centrality of minerals and metals to our way of living, Building Resilience: A Green Growth Framework for Mobilizing Mining Investment investigates the extent to which the mining industry can contribute to green growth. Despite what ought to be a tight nexus of public and private interest in targeted green sector investment, this report finds that there is a misalignment between mining companies’ investment in climate-sensitive production processes, and policy makers’ efforts to develop a cohesive green economy framework for industry to navigate. The private and public sectors regard the climate agenda and the development of local economic opportunity as separate matters. Neither industry nor government have yet to effectively leverage their climate imperatives and mandates to seize green growth opportunities. To address this misalignment, this report proposes a framework to help mining companies and governments integrate climate change and local economic opportunity activities. Going further, the report offers examples of projects and policies that support green growth: particularly climate-related activities that create scalable economic value and invest in long-lasting green infrastructure.

Author : Daniel M. Franks
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134656202

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Mountain Movers by Daniel M. Franks Pdf

The products of mining are everywhere – if it wasn’t grown, it was mined or drilled. But the mining industry has a chequered past. Pollution, human rights abuses, and corruption have tarnished the reputation of the industry across the globe. Over a decade ago the major mining companies embraced the concept of sustainable and equitable development and embarked on an explicit process of reform – but has the industry actually changed? This book explores the dynamics of change-making for sustainable development in the resources sector, specifically the mining of mineral and energy resources. The author recounts the stories and insights of over forty change-makers both inside and outside the industry, from anti-mining activists to the professionals charged with the task of reform, introducing the people who are moving an industry that moves mountains. The book takes stock of what has worked and what has not, analyzing the relative influence and dynamics of the key corporate, civil society and government actors with a view to developing new approaches for improving environmental and social outcomes from mineral and energy development. Illustrated with case studies from Angola, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Guinea, Peru, The Philippines, Romania, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and The United States of America, and brimming with the backstories to the major sustainability initiatives, Mountain Movers reveals where progress has been made and where reform is still needed towards a more sustainable and equitable mining industry.

Author : Oecd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9264436448

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Mining and Green Growth in the EECCA Region by Oecd Pdf

For most countries in the Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA) region, mining is an important economic sector that contributes to employment and public revenue. Despite mining's potential to cause long-term negative environmental impacts, governments in the region have a vital role to play in supporting better environmental performance in the sector and ensuring the industry can be a progressive part of a greener economy. This report examines the environmental impacts of mining in the EECCA and provides policy makers with guidance to reconcile environmental and competitiveness objectives in the mining sector.

Author : Linda Starke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134898268

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Breaking New Ground by Linda Starke Pdf

Mining is fundamental to our lives - we wear and travel in; build, cook and communicate with its products daily. However, it is also one of the most environmentally damaging industries. This study examines how such a huge and multi-facetted industry can be made sustainable, minimizing its harmful impacts and maximizing its social and economic contribution. It analyses the different needs and risks of those affected, as well as issues of supply and demand of minerals throughout the world.

Author : Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart
Publisher : SME
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780873353731

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Responsible Mining by Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart Pdf

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.