Environmental Policy in Mining

Ecological Management of Mining is a study and comparison - global in scope - of current practices used by mining firms striving for ecological management. The author takes an integrated and interdisciplinary approach in addressing, analyzing and working towards solutions regarding the complex challenges posed by managing the environmental impacts of mining. The issues addressed range from the ecotoxicological effects of metal residues to the land use effects of mining and from socioeconomic impacts to environmental regulation. The goal of this book is to assist mining companies throughout the world to achieve environmental compliance and improve competitiveness in the context of growing environmental regulation and technological innovation. It is an essential book for the wide variety of professionals working on issues in mining. The book and the research itself are integrated and interdisciplinary. TOC:Overview. Key Issues: Mining and Mineral Processing.- Ecotoxicological Impacts of the Extractive Industries.- Socio-Economic Impacts.- Planning for Closure: Best Practice in Ecological Management In Mining.- Effective Environmental Impact Assessment.- Prediction, Prevention, and Treatment of Acid Rock Drainage.- Planning for Waste Management and Disposal in Minerals Processing.- The Decommissioning of Leach Dumps and Protection of Water Quality.- Recent Developments in The Treatment and Utilization of Metallurgical Residues.- Rehabilitation of Ferro-Alloy Waste Deposits.- Sustainable Rehabilitation and Revegetation.- Options for Mines and Quarries Using a Land Sensibility Classification Involving Nature Conservation.- Integrated Planning For Economic Environmental Management During Mining Operations and Mine Closure.- The Role of Waste Management and Prevention in Planning for Closure.- Using Financial Mechanisms to Manage the Environmental Risks of Mining Projects.- Case Studies.