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Environmental Impact of Mining and Mineral Processing
Management, Monitoring, and Auditing Strategies
1st Edition - August 3, 2015
Author: Ravi Jain
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128040409
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eBook ISBN:9780128040928
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Environmental Impact of Mining and Mineral Processing: Management, Monitoring, and Auditing Strategies covers all the aspects related to mining and the environment, including environmental assessment at the early planning stages, environmental management during mine operation, and the identification of major impacts. Technologies for the treatment of mining, mineral processing, and metallurgical wastes are also covered, along with environmental management of mining wastes, including disposal options and the treatment of mining effluents.
Presents a systematic approach for environmental assessment of mining and mineral processing projects
Provides expert advice for the implementation of environmental management systems that are unique to the mining industry
Effectively addresses a number of environmental challenges, including air quality, water quality, acid mine drainage, and land and economic impacts
Explains the latest in environmental monitoring and control systems to limit the environmental impact of mining and processing operations
Environmental Engineers, Civil Engineers and Mining Engineers
About the Authors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Acronym List
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Sustainable Development in Mining and Mineral Processing
1.2. Challenges Related to Sustainable Development
1.3. Mining Industry Trends
1.4. Mining Contribution Index
1.5. Mining Processes
1.6. Objectives
Chapter 2. A Systematic Procedure for Environmental Impact Analysis of Mining and Mineral Processing Projects
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Systematic Procedure for Preparing Environmental Assessment Documentation
Chapter 3. Environmental Management System Implementation in the Mining Industry
3.1. Introduction
3.2. What is an EMS?
3.3. Benefits of Implementing an EMS and Best Practices (BPs)
3.4. Costs of Implementing an EMS and BPs
3.5. Government Involvement in EMS
3.6. Implementation of EMS
Chapter 4. Environmental Impacts of Mining
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Air Quality Impacts from Mining
4.3. Water Quality and Quantity Impacts from Mining
4.4. Acid Mine Drainage
4.5. Land Impacts from Mining
4.6. Ecological Impacts from Mining
4.7. Economic Impacts from Mining
Chapter 5. Environmental Monitoring
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Design of Monitoring Plans
5.3. Data Management
5.4. Monitoring Technologies
5.5. Emerging Monitoring Technologies
Chapter 6. Environmental Auditing
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Types of Environmental Audits
6.3. Performing an Environmental Audit
6.4. Standards for Environmental Auditing
6.5. Auditing System Checklists
Chapter 7. Mitigation Measures and Control Technology for Environmental and Human Impacts
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Air Pollution Mitigation and Control
7.3. Mitigation of Water Quantity and Quality Impacts
7.4. Mitigation of Land Impacts
7.5. Mitigation of Ecological Impacts
7.6. Fire and Explosion Control
7.7. Human Health and Safety
Appendix A: Emission Factors for Air Pollutants Related to Mining and Mineral Processing
Index
No. of pages: 322
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: August 3, 2015
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Paperback ISBN: 9780128040409
eBook ISBN: 9780128040928
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Ravi Jain
Ravi Jain is Dean and Professor of the School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from California State University, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech. He studied public administration and public policy at Harvard, earning an M.P.A. degree and did additional graduate studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Affiliations and expertise
Dean and Professor Emeritus, School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, USA
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