2011-1-1 This paper discusses environmental impacts of mining operations associated with different mining methods. For this purpose, the Folchi
More2015-5-5 It takes a good overview to develop a good EIA and it is very important that the EIA approach does include, a wide range of aspects, and also the positive effects that mining can cause; in areas of employment, infrastructure and economic growth both locally and regionally.
More2018-1-1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a key aspect of the planning and environmental management of commercial and industrial projects. The process is used to anticipate, assess and reduce environmental and social risks of a project prior to planning permission or regulatory approval being granted.
More2018-12-12 For sustainable mining, one of the major tools used globally is Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). EIA is a tool which incorporates
More2022-6-25 An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a necessity for any project with the possibility of having a significant adverse impact on the environment. It’s even more essential for mining projects and other major developmental projects. You need to follow a series of steps to determine whether you need to conduct an EIA and how to accomplish it.
More2014-12-1 Abstract The object of this paper is to ascertain the level of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) compliance of mining companies in selected mining communities in Ghana. Over the past three...
More2018-5-31 Environmental Impact Assessment The conduct of the EIA investigation has the following basic steps: i. Defining the Geographic Boundaries of the Assessment ii. Defining the Time Frame for the Assessment iii. Preparing the Project Description iv. Analysis of Alternatives v. Description of the Natural and Social Environment vi.
More2008-8-26 (1) characterizing the pre-existing environmental context in terms of geology, geotechnics, hydrology, weather, economy, etc., (2) identifying the impacting factors, which could modify the pre-existing environmental
MoreThe Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India submitted its report on the assessment of the environmental impact of mining activities and its mitigation in Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries on December 11, 2019. The study was conducted from 2013- 14 to 2017-18.
More2021-3-2 •Mining: Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment • Technical Guidance for Environmental Impact Assessment of Mining • Guide for Review of Environmental Assessment Documentation • Guide for Preparing an Environmental Compliance Certificate for a Mining Project • Guide for Environmental Compliance Monitoring and Inspection
More2019-1-1 The study presents an original methodology laid out as a basis for a software module for environmental impact assessment on atmosphere, water basins, soil and subsoil, tailored to the context of mining operations in Kazakhstan, and offers an alternative to commercial off-the-shelf software packages currently used in the mining industry. Expand
MoreThe Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India submitted its report on the assessment of the environmental impact of mining activities and its mitigation in Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries on December 11, 2019. The study was conducted from 2013- 14 to 2017-18. Coal India Limited (CIL) is a central public sector enterprise under the ...
More2021-8-26 The International Seabed Authority (ISA) recently held a consultation on a series of draft ‘Standards and Guidelines’ which set out how impact assessment of deep-sea mining projects should be undertaken. The documents are a component of the Mining Code intended to operationalise the exploitation regulations and outline the process and criteria by which
More2013-11-13 Environmental impact assessment is a decision making tool to predict the effect of a proposed activity/ project on the environment, to compare various alternatives for a project and to identify best ... Environment Impact Assessment of Coal Mining 247 problems and lung cancer, Dust allergy and asthma, Noise hazard such as ...
More2022-2-25 The study on environmental impact assessment of coal mining was carried out at Akwuke and Iva mine communities in Enugu State, Nigeria (Figure 1). Enugu with an estimated population of 722,000 in 2006 (National Population Commission [NPC] 2006) has very large deposits of sub-bituminous coal, estimated at 1.5 million tons (Diala 1984).
More2021-1-28 2. Geological Setting. The Regoufe mining area (Figure 1) is located in the centre of Portugal, at the parish of Covelo de Paivô (Arouca County).This area is within the Central Iberian Zone (CIZ), one of the geotectonic domains of the Hesperian Massif [].The terrains of the CIZ are dominated by pre-Ordovician metasedimentary units consisting mainly of thick alternations of
Moreprojects to be subjected to environmental impact assessment (EIA) in line with its long-term vision of a green economy and sustainable development. Recognising the potential environmental impacts that mining activities have on various components of the ecosystem, and the specialised nature of EIA in mining activities, the GoR through
More2019-1-28 1.2.1 Environmental Impact Overview Gold mining in Penhalonga represents all methods of gold extraction from deep underground mining, to small-scale mining with mines only a few metres deep, through large-scale alluvial mining and the most infamous gold panning. The area therefore is affected by the environmental impacts of each of these
MoreIn March 2021 the applicant discovered that the first respondent was conducting alluvial mining without an Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate. The first respondent approached the court and an order was granted based on the default order. The explanation is unreasonable. The order by JUSTICE ZHOU is very clear.
More2012-4-23 4. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Environmental impact implies a change in a natural resource. This usually due to man’s activities and consequently a loss of resource, or negative impact, occurs. Thus, the measurement of environmental impacts requires the detection of change in the environment.
More2021-9-6 The object of this paper is to ascertain the level of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) compliance of mining companies in selected mining communities in Ghana. Over the past three decades, Ghana has demonstrated considerable commitment to the conservation and management of bio-physical and socio-cultural environment.
More2019-1-1 The study presents an original methodology laid out as a basis for a software module for environmental impact assessment on atmosphere, water basins, soil and subsoil, tailored to the context of mining operations in Kazakhstan, and offers an alternative to commercial off-the-shelf software packages currently used in the mining industry. Expand
MoreSeepage from a tailings dam associated with a copper mine located in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China, may affect surrounding groundwater quality during mine operations. A groundwater environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an important aspect of China’s current EIA system, and is used to protect groundwater quality.
More2020-5-27 Mining can often be devastating — causing water acidification, soil erosion and the degradation of local ecosystems. While some methods have less impact than others, it almost always has a serious and lasting environmental impact. Fortunately, there is some hope that mining will become more sustainable in the future.
More2015-5-15 A dynamic model for structural environmental impact assessment. The environmental impacts, which continue although mining activity stops that have been analysed, are as follows: landscape effects, subsidence, the modification of watercourses, waste generation, and acid mine drainage. 2.2.1. Landscape.
MoreThe impact of mining is leading to the major issues, like a threat to the entire environment and also damaging the health of all life on Earth. Mining procedures generally require a larger and vast area of land. Deforestation is a by-product
More2010-9-1 Nearly 20. years of industrial scale metal mining operations in Tibet have caused an impact on the region's surface water quality.. However, no information with respect to the pollution has been provided to the public. The aim of this work was to evaluate the chemical quality of the stream water and to assess the present and future potential risks of acid mine drainage to the
More2019-1-28 1.2.1 Environmental Impact Overview Gold mining in Penhalonga represents all methods of gold extraction from deep underground mining, to small-scale mining with mines only a few metres deep, through large-scale alluvial mining and the most infamous gold panning. The area therefore is affected by the environmental impacts of each of these
More2019-5-27 Mining operations and stone transportation results in dust emissions. Mining activities causing dust generation are drilling, blasting ,loading and unloading. Exhaust gases will be produced from mining operations. 2.2 Control Measures Provide thick green belt along the boundary of the mining area. Periodic sprinkling of water on haul road.
MoreIn March 2021 the applicant discovered that the first respondent was conducting alluvial mining without an Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate. The first respondent approached the court and an order was granted based on the default order. The explanation is unreasonable. The order by JUSTICE ZHOU is very clear.
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