Environmental Impacts of Mining Activities

Emphasis on Mitigation and Remedial Measures

Jose M. Azcue (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

XX, 300 Seiten

1998
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-540-64344-9 (ISBN)

Infos

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.
TOC: Evaluation of the Effects of Mining in the Environment.- Treatment Methods for Mine Effluents and Rehabilitation of Mine Tailings and Overburden Materials.- Study Cases.

Produkt-Details

• Reihe/Serie: Environmental Science
• Zusatzinfo: 76 figs., 1 in color, 54 tabs.
• Sprache: englisch
• Gewicht: 589 g
• Einbandart: gebunden
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften
• Schlagworte: Bergbau • Bodenschutz • Geochemie • Geophysik • HC/Geowissenschaften
• ISBN-10: 3-540-64344-3 / 3540643443
• ISBN-13: 978-3-540-64344-9 / 9783540643449
• Zustand: Neuware