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Mine planning and closure issues in the 21st Century
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Bandopadhyay, Sukumar Packee Jr, Edmond C. |
| Copyright Year | 2018 |
| Description | Book Name: Mine Planning and Equipment Selection 2000 |
| Abstract | Mining faces distinctive challenges in the future. The concept of closure and decommissioning now involves the entire mining industry. As a consequence, it is essential to recognize in the mine planning process that a commitment to mitigating the environmental effects of a project is a fundamental component, and a closure plan is an important aspect of the mining project. Mining companies must be committed to seeking out the cleanest, most environmentally sound mining techniques. Environmental concerns include liability considerations about existing and closed operations, the need for quantification of measures to achieve compliance, and closure plans. New and evolving environmental protection expectations will present a significant cost to the industry to achieve the economic and environmentally satisfactory closure of these sites. Legislation mandating long-term liability forces mine owners to consider the post-closure environmental impacts of mining. These stipulations impose retroactive liability to mine owner in the Unites States. Mining companies now must investigate three aspects of closure planning: the indicative mine closure plan, its predictive impacts, and the implementation cost for bonding. Mine closure is not simply a phase of the mining cycle but is inextricably linked to environmental liability. The concept of closure and decommissioning involves the entire mining industry. It is essential to recognize in the mine planning process that a commitment to mitigating the environmental effects of a project is a fundamental component, and a closure plan is an important aspect of the mining project. Mining companies must be committed to seeking out the cleanest, most environmentally sound mining techniques. Planning and regulatory authorities insist that far greater attention be paid to the likely effects of mine closure; the program for mine decommissioning, site rehabilitation and restoration now forms an integral part of the permit application. The other reasons are that the regulatory environment requires a closure plan, and legislation mandating long-term liability forces mine owners to consider the post-closure environmental impacts of mining. The example from Fort Knox mines demonstrates the ability and the willingness of the industry to generate potentially cost-effective and zero-discharge solutions to the environmental problems. |
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| Ending Page | 877 |
| Page Count | 7 |
| Starting Page | 871 |
| DOI | 10.1201/9780203747124-164 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2018-05-08 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: Mine Planning and Equipment Selection 2000 Mining and Mineral Processing Planning Mining Techniques Closure Decommissioning Environmental Effects Important Aspect Mining Project Liability Forces Forces Mine |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |
