Environmental Impacts of Mining Activities [electronic resource] : Emphasis on Mitigation and Remedial Measures /

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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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Azcue, José M. editor., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1999
Subjects:Earth sciences., Mineralogy., Geotechnical engineering., Geography., Soil science., Soil conservation., Earth Sciences., Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences., Soil Science & Conservation., Geography, general.,
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59891-3
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