Mining and the environment : from ore to metal /: from ore to metal. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Karlheinz Spitz, John Trudinger.
• Authors: Spitz, Karlheinz, 1955-; Trudinger, John
• Contents: 1 Minerals, Wealth, and Progress; 1.1 History of Mining ; 1.2 The Path of Minerals from Cradle to Grave ; 1.3 Ore–A Natural Resource Curse or Blessing? ; 1.4 What Makes the Mining Industry Different? ; 1.5 The Unique Risk Profile of Mining ; 1.6 Meeting Environmental Issues Head On ; 1.7 Environmental Assessment Practice–Eliminate the Negative, Accentuate the Positive ; 1.8 The Equator Principles–Improved Practices for Better Outcomes ; 1.9 Mining and Sustainability ; References 2 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment; Protection Before Exploitation; 2.1 Responsibilities of Mining Companies During Environmental Assessment ; 2.2 Environmental Assessment In The Mining Cycle ; 2.3 Managing Environmental Assessment ; 2.4 Common Themes And Core Principles ; 2.5 When is an ESIA Required? ; 2.6 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Step-by-Step ; 2.7 Documenting the Findings ; 2.8 Obtaining ESIA Approval ; 2.9 The Costs of Delay ; 2.10 What Environmental Assessment is Not ; Appendix 2.1 Data Needs ; References 3 Health Impact Assessment; 3.1 Health and its Determinants ; 3.2 What is a Health Impact Assessment? ; 3.3 Screening ; 3.4 Scoping; 3.5 Community and Stakeholder Engagement ; 3.6 Community Health Baseline Survey ; 3.7 Assessment ; 3.8 Management ; 3.9 Monitoring ; References 4 Involving the Public; Forging Partnerships and Trust ; 4.1 Historical Perspective ; 4.2 Planning Stakeholder Involvement ; 4.3 Getting to Know Your Stakeholders ; 4.4 How to Identify Stakeholders? ; 4.5 Engaging Stakeholders ; 4.6 Conflict Identification and Management ; 4.7 Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Public Involvement ; 4.8 Common Mistakes ; References 5 The Anatomy of a Mine; 5.1 It All Begins in the Earth ; 5.2 Exploration–From Reviewing Data to Taking Bulk Samples ; 5.3 Feasibility–Is It Worth Mining? ; 5.4 Engineering, Procurement, and Construction ; 5.5 Mining ; 5.6 Ore Dressing and Thickening ; 5.7 Ancillary Facilities ; 5.8 Design for Closure ; References 6 Mining Methods Vary Widely; From Excavation to In-situ Leaching ; 6.1 The Three Main Categories of Commerical Minerals ; 6.2 Mining Methods ; 6.3 Artisanal Mining–Mining Outside Established Law 6 Converting Minerals to Metals; From Ore to Finished Product ; 7.1 Pyrometallurgical Mineral Processing–The Use of Fire ; 7.2 Hydrometallurgical Mineral Processing–Dissolving Metals Away from Gangue ; 7.3 Common Techniques To Estimate Emissions ; Appendix 7.1 Products of Mining, Their Sources and Processing Requirements ; Appendix 7.2 Mineral Processes and Their Impacts ; References 8 Our Environment; A Set of Natural and Man-made Features ; 8.1 The Atmosphere–Air, Weather, and Climate ; 8.2 The Lithosphere–Geology, Landform, and Earth Resources ; 8.3 The Hydrosphere–Storage and Movement of Water ; 8.4 The Biosphere–Life on Earth ; 8.5 The Social Sphere–Social and Cultural Fabric of Society ; 8.6 The Economic Sphere–Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Goods and Services ; 8.7 Judging the State and Value of the Environment ; 8.8 What are Nature’s Economic Values? ; 8.9 International Law Pertaining to Natural and Environmental Resources ; References 9 The Baseline; Understanding the Host Environment ; 9.1 The Use of Indicators ; 9.2 Environmental Scoping ; 9.3 Conducting Baseline Surveys–Ways and Means ; 9.4 Converting Data to Information ; 9.5 The Use of Remote Sensing Techniques and Geographic Information Systems ; References 10 Identifying and Evaluating Impacts; Linking Cause and Effect ; 10.1 Defining the Challenges ; 10.2 Deciding on A Direction ; 10.3 Deciding on the Methodology ; 10.4 Linking Cause and Effect ; 10.5 Identifying Project Impacts ; 10.6 Evaluating Project Impacts ; 10.7 Cultural Heritage Sites and Mine Development ; 10.8 The Special Nature of Community Impacts ; 10.9 Environmental Justice ; 10.10 Group Decision-Making in Environmental Assessment ; 10.11 Reflecting on the Objective Nature of Environmental Assessment ; 10.12 Dealing with Uncertainties and Risks ; References 11 Cumulative and Transboundary Impact Assessment; 11.1 Definitions ; 11.2 Coal Mining in Central Kalimantan ; 11.3 Area of Influence ; 11.4 Valued Ecosystem Components in Area of Influence ; 11.5 Baseline Status of Valued Ecosystem Components in Area of Influence ; 11.6 Other Activities in Area of Influence and Environmental Drivers ; 11.7 Cumulative Impacts on VECs and their Significance ; 11.8 Management Actions ; 11.9 Main Challenges in Cumulative Impact Assessments ; 11.10 Regional Planning Based on Cumulative Impact Assessment ; References 12 Emphasizing Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring; Managing What Matters ; 12.1 Success Factors for Environmental and Social Management ; 12.2 The Key Components of an ESMS ; 12.3 Benefits and Limitations ; References 13 Metals, Their Biological Functions and Harmful Impacts Metals are Naturally Occurring Elements ; 13.1 Persistence, Bioaccumulation and Toxicity of Metals ; 13.2 Some Notes on Selected Metals ; 13.3 Metals, Minerals and Rock ; References 14 Coal; Its Use as Fuel, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions ; 14.1 Coal Formation ; 14.2 Coal Mining and the Release of Methane ; 14.3 Emissions from Coal Combustion ; References 15 Was the Environmental Assessment Adequate?; Identifying Issues, Finding Solutions; 15.1 Reviewing the Environmental and Social Impact Statement ; 15.2 Environmental Mine Audits ; 15.3 Sometimes Things Go Wrong ; References 16 The Range of Environmental and Social Concerns; Separating Fact From Fantasy ; 16.1 Changes in Landform ; 16.2 Mine Wastes ; 16.3 Mine Effluents, Acid Rock Drainage and Water Balance ; 16.4 Air Quality and Climate Change ; 16.5 Biodiversity and Habitats ; 16.6 Social and Economic Change ; 16.7 Surface Mining Versus Underground Mining ; 16.8 Accidental Environmental Impacts ; 16.9 Uranium Mining ; Appendix 16.1 An Overview of Environmen
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 333.76514; Mineral industries -- Environmental aspects; Mines and mineral resources -- Environmental aspects; Mineral industries -- Social aspects; Mines and mineral resources -- Social aspects; Mineral industries -- Environmental aspects -- Developing countries; Mines and mineral resources -- Environmental aspects -- Developing countries; Mineral industries -- Social aspects -- Developing countries; Mines and mineral resources -- Social aspects -- Developing countries; Environmental management; Environmental management -- Developing countries
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781351183642; 9781351183659; 9781351183635; 9781351183666
• Related ISBNs: 9780815378990; 9780815394723
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