Sustainable Mining Practices: A Global Perspective
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (975 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9058096890 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 324 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Sustainable Mining - An Engineer's Perspective This book is surely a Global prescription for sustainability in mining practices. Practices and innovations from the coal hearts of Oklahoma (emerging mining technologies - hydroevacuation mining technique) to the family-owned operations of small mines in India have been meticulously captured by the
The text begins by addressing issues such as the volume of waste generated by mining, mine closure planning and the environmental impacts, and then goes into specific detail in the following areas: cleaner production practices in Australia; blasting impacts and their control in the US; minimizing surface water impacts; minimizing groundwater impacts; use of environmental indicators in mining; and emerging mining technologies that minimize environmental impacts. A perfect introduction to sustainable mining for those new to the subject or those who require some revision, this book provides a basic overview of international sustainable mining practices since 1992, with particular emphasis upon practices in the Americas, Asia and Europe. The text contains relevant examples and case histories for ease of revision, and also includes a chapter on Best Mining Practices for Sustainable Mining and sub-chapters on small-scale mini
Dr. Subijoy Dutta is a registered professional engineer (P.E.). He has been involved in the design of large open pit and underground mining projects in the western United States, and in the design and construction of waste management facilities in the United States, Canada and India. Mr. Rajaram is a licensed professional engineer, a certified professional geologist, and an attorney with over 30 years of e
Most recently he is involved with watershed management in Virginia.Krishna Parameswaran received a Bachelor of Technology degree in metallurgical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, in 1968, a Master of Science degree in metallurgical engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1971 and a Doctor of Philosophy in metallurgy from Pennsylvania State University in 1974. He has prepared reclamation plans for a number of abandoned mine sites in Eastern Oklahoma. Mr. About the AuthorDr. Rajaram is a licensed professional engineer, a certified professional geologist, and an attorney with over 30 years of experi