Overall, previous studies have sought to identify the most critical adverse environmental effects of mining activities, as well as strategies for preventing, controlling, and analyzing these ...
The disposal of mining wastes is one of the sources of environmental impact for many mining exploration activities due to the generated volume of wastes exceeding the actual in situ total volume of processed ore . In recent times, there have been the continued increase in this trend following the demand for more minerals and metals . …
In mining regions, where impacts from mining and associated infrastructure interact with impacts from other activities, cumulative effects on biodiversity and ecosystem services (B&ES) may be ...
The amount of pollution generated by mining activities can be seen in Table 1, which summarizes the data from various studies on the concentration of lead and zinc in the soil around different mining sites.The table provides information on the levels of lead and zinc pollution, health and environmental impacts, and economic consequences …
Volume 356, April 2024, 120678. Research article. Impacts of mining on vegetation phenology and sensitivity assessment of spectral vegetation indices to mining activities …
Mine drainage is metal-rich water formed from a chemical reaction between water and rocks containing sulfur-bearing minerals. Problems that can be associated with mine drainage include contaminated drinking water, disrupted growth and reproduction of aquatic plants and animals, and the corroding effects of the acid on parts of …
These mining areas were selected because (1) they were large in scale and had outstanding eco-environmental problems (Dai et al., 2021); (2) besides mining activities, there were few other human activities around the mining areas; and (3) there were enough cloud-free S2 images available to investigate the impact of mining …
The first dataset mapped the 295 major mine sites worldwide, adding a total area of 3,633 km2 19. The second data source mapped a total area of 31,396 km2 including active and inactive mining ...
This research assessed the impacts of Mn mining activity on the environment, particularly the interactions among soil, plants, and arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) at a location under the influence of an open Mn mine. Soils and plants from three sites (soil under maize, soil under native vegetation, and mine wastes with some vegetation) were analyzed.
Bawa, Sadique Anyame; Antwi-Agyei, Prince; and Domfeh, Martin Kyereh (2022) "Impact of the ban on illegal mining activities on raw water quality: A case-study of Konongo Water Treatment Plant, Ashanti
The Morila Gold mine, a joint venture between AngloGold Ashanti and Randgold Resources, is one of the 10 operating mines in Mali. The mine is located at 180 km southeast of Bamako, Mali, and has been operating since 2001. With the depletion of the orebody, a closure plan was established by the government and shareholders since …
To represent a comprehensive scenario regarding the coal mining and coal-fired power plant activities in a developing country (Bangladesh) and to understand the total environmental impacts, potential coal resources of Bangladesh, environmental geochemistry and dispersion of pollutants, eco-toxicological impacts, human health …
Facilities that store the waste and tailings of mining operations pose a salient threat to biodiversity. Despite international consensus to mitigate mining impacts on local ecosystems, globally ...
This activity affects the aquatic life. In surface waters, elevated concentrations of particulate matter in the water column can produce both chronic and acute toxic effects in fish and other aquatic life. Mining gas damaged the biodiversity of birds, animals, medicine plants, insects, flies, reptiles, sponges etc.
The effects of mining activities on the estimated biodiversity rate for 41 anuran species, endemic to the eastern Brazil mountaintops. Polygons highlighted in gray represent mines officially approved and licensed for mining activity and their respective 5 km radius buffer, which did not overlap areas estimated as suitable for anuran species ...
Odell is working with John Fernández, ESI director and professor in the Department of Architecture, on a project that is examining the converging impacts of climate change, mining, and agriculture in Chile. The work is funded by a seed grant from MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS). Specifically, the …
To better elucidate the impact of mining, time variations of plants' population density ((P)) and carbon dioxide concentration ((C)) with and without mining activities have been recorded and plotted in Fig. 4a, b respectively. From these figures, a major increase in carbon dioxide concentration is observed in the presence of mining …
Regulating these activities mainly depends on national frameworks and policies, but implementing good practices remains problematic. To truly shift to "sustainable mining," governments and companies must recognize the social impacts of mining, and enact laws and regulations that require community consultation throughout the life of a …
Uptake of elements (mg/kg ± SD) in plants established in three sites under the influence of Mn mining activities (n = 9) Mn accumulated in the tissues of different plant species established in ...
Legislation at both federal and state levels addresses the impacts of surface mining on ecosystems. For example, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is a federal agency tasked with balancing coal-related mining activities with the protection of the environment.. They enforce legislations such as the SMCRA, which …
The entire mining site was later restored between 1994 and1995. Loss Of Biodiversity . Often, the worst effects of mining activities are observed after the mining process has ceased. The destruction or drastic modification of the pre-mined landscape can have a catastrophic impact on the biodiversity of that area.
Surface mining disrupts and destroys plant life by removing the vegetation layer and altering the soil. The ecological impact of surface mining on plant communities …
Mining activities are the primary human-induced disturbances on plant communities in various ecosystems, and they also are important for implementing strategies of ecological protection and restoration based on them. The effects of underwater mining on plant communities in wetland ecosystems, however, are seldom demonstrated, and …
Effects of anthropogenic activities on plants can be detected by CSR strategies. • "StrateFy" tool can quickly track environmental changes using plant traits. • …
Figure 1. Box diagram of the differences in the α diversity indices of endogenous root bacteria between different samples. Colored dots represent values that are significantly different from other data in this group. VT-Dvi, Dodonaea viscosa in VTM mining area; VT-Car, Carex in VTM mining area; VT-Ein, Eleusine indica in VTM …
The presence of trace metals in water, sediments and plants near mining areas can also be attributed to the geogenic (lithological) effect, because most mine sites are marked by high natural concentrations of metals effect (Bølviken et al., 2004; Kribek et al., 2010). ... The occurrence of geogenic contamination and the impact of mining ...
Nature Sustainability - Facilities that store the waste and tailings of mining operations pose a salient threat to biodiversity. Despite international consensus to …
Zhijin coal-mining district, located in Midwestern Guizhou Province, has been extensively exploited for several decades. The discharge of acid mine drainage (AMD) has constituted a serious threat to local water environmental quality, which greatly affected the normal use of local people. The Permian …
The environmental impact of mining activities, for instance, in terms of soil characteristics, can be captured, which can help mining companies comply with environmental regulations and ensure sustainable mining practices. ... Coal mining activities change plant community structure due to air pollution and soil degradation. …
A comprehensive field study has been carried out to measure the background air quality status and identify the air pollution sources from opencast mines around a heritage site in India. Air quality modeling has been carried out to envisage dust concentration due to the existing and closed mines in the region. The predicted total …
Metal mining has affected some 164,400 km 2 of floodplains (112,400 km 2 from inactive mines and 52,000 km 2 from active mines), and 480,700 km of river channels (active, 114,000 km; inactive, 365,200 km) are affected by mining ( Fig. 2 and table S16). We estimate that 23.48 million people live on mining-affected floodplains that also …
Mining can cause a wide range of adverse impacts during mining operation and after closure, e.g. fragmenting the landscape and polluting soils and water with …
Mining affects biodiversity at multiple spatial scales (site, landscape, regional and global) through direct (i.e. mineral extraction) and indirect processes (via industries supporting mining operations, and external stakeholders who gain access to biodiversity …
Measuring the impact of mining activities on vegetation phenology and assessing the sensitivity of vegetation indices (VIs) to it are crucial for understanding land degradation in mining areas and enhancing the carbon sink capacity following the ecological restoration of mines. ... Consequently, the habitat for plant communities …
like flooding, drought, groundwater loss, loss of biodiversity, and. health impacts on the surrou nding inhabitants are some of the. signs of ecosystem loss. The unwanted mined clay is deposited ...
A new WWF report sheds light on how the impacts of mining, currently the fourth largest driver of deforestation, increases significantly, affecting up to 1/3 of the world's forest ecosystems, when indirect impacts are taken …
The environmental impact of mining is the influence that mining activities have on the natural conditions and world in which humans and all biota live. The impact may involve diverse forms of environmental change or damage, from short- to long-term effects and from highly spatially restricted to long-distance consequences.
The blasting, drilling and excavation of steep slopes of hills for mines is triggering the landslides and earthquakes. The application of bioengineering techniques …
1. Erosion. One of the effects of mining on the environment is erosion. The enormous Ok Tedi Mine in Papua New Guinea is a perfect example of how nearby areas can be significantly impacted by the erosion of exposed slopes, mine dumps, tailings dams, and the resulting siltation of drainages, creeks, and rivers.
