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Environmental Impacts of Mining Activities: Emphasis on Mitigation and Remedial Measures

By Ulrich Förstner (auth.) , Dr. José M. Azcue (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
1999
ISBN
978-3-642-64169-5, 978-3-642-59891-3
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-59891-3
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
19 MB (20180105 bytes)
Series
Environmental Science
Edition
1
Pages
300\310
Time added
2013-12-12 02:00:00
Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences;

Description

Since the mining industry is still expanding, comprehensive information on the effects of mining activities on the environment is needed. This book provides information on biological and physico-chemical treatments of mining effluents, on factors affecting human health and on environmental effects that have to be taken into account by the mining industry when aiming for sustainable development of their industry. Further regulatory guidelines and legislation relevant to the decommissioning of mining sites are reviewed. Mining industry, consulting companies, and governmental agencies alike will find a wealth of valuable information in this book.

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