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Review on Sustainable Mining Practices

Author Affiliations

  • 1Cyient Ltd., Software Units Layout, Infocity, Madhapur, Hyderabad-500081, Telangana, INDIA

Int. Res. J. Earth Sci., Volume 2, Issue (10), Pages 26-29, November,25 (2014)

Abstract

Mining can become more environmental friendly and sustainable by adopting and integrating the Social, Environmental and Economic developments thatwill minimise the environmental impact of mining operations. Theseinclude less usage of water and energy consumption, minimizing land disruption and waste production, preventing air, water and soil pollution at mine sites, and conducting successful mine closure, reclamation and rehabilitationactivities. Some of the practices are discussed to make mining sustainable.

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