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Thailand : Mining, Environment And Sustainable Land Use : Meeting The Challenge
Thailand mining, environment and sustainable land use meetingthe challenge Synthesis Paper 2. Source World Directory of
http://www.wri.org/wri/wdces/th90_282.html

Extractions: U.S. Agency for International Development. Bureau for Asia and Private Enterprise. Thailand Keywords: /Mining industry/ /Mines/ /Mineral resources/ /Environmental aspects/ /Pollution/ /Land use/ /Thailand/ - /Land use/ /Protected environmental areas/ /Forest resources/ /Environmental legislation/ U.S. Agency for International Development
Mining And The Environment
mining and the environment. mining can disturb land, air and watersystems. The modern challenge for the mining companies is to find
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/scho-ecol/env/mae_e.htm

Extractions: Mining can disturb land, air and water systems. The modern challenge for the mining companies is to find, extract and process mineral and metal resources with the least possible disruption to our ecosystem. Mining of raw materials and the industrial processes required to turn these ores into usable materials and products are the underlying basis of our modern industrialized civilization. These activities represent the first stages of minerals and metals' life cycles. Successive refining, use, and recycling complete this life cycle. The mining industry is actively developing cleaner technologies and new processes to ensure that mining activities are conducted in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. In the past, little attention was given to the protection of the environment. Today, however, environmental protection is paramount in the modern mining activities of exploration, planning, operation, and restoration. It also underlines research activities oriented toward the safe and responsible use of our mineral resources.
Mining And The Environment: Copperbelt Case Study
mining and the environment Copperbelt Case Study. Course announcementSANTREN FaceFace course. School of Mines, University
http://www.santren.com/live/santren/content/e459/e701/index_eng.html

Extractions: Are you a geologist, mining engineer, mineral processor, metallurgist or an environmental law enforcement agent interested in understanding and upgrading your knowledge in mining and the environment? Would you be interested in sharing your experiences with others on ways and means of solving environmental problems?
Activity
softwaredevelopment, mining, environment, information system, Castilla - La Mancha,.Information system mining-environment Castilla - La Macha.
http://www.aitemin.es/actividades/actividad_e.php?ida=9
Mining And The Environment: Case Studies From The Americas - Foreword
IDRC Resources Books Catalogue mining and the environment Case Studies fromthe Americas. mining and environment the two do not seem to go together.
http://www.idrc.ca/books/focus/828/foreword.html

Extractions: Mining and the Environment: Case Studies from the Americas International Development Research Centre (IDRC) funding is based on the principle that solutions to problems in developing countries can only be found through research based in those countries. From this perspective, it is not so much the record of past destruction of the natural environment that is of interest, but the dynamics of a new business environment in which corporate decisions and government legislation work in tandem to avoid damages that are avoidable and to mitigate those that are not. Of course, there remain as many cases where the old conditions persist, and it is equally of interest to learn where and why this new business environment has not appeared. The early conclusions of the Mining and Environment Research Network (MERN ) were striking: mining firms that are efficient in their main activity of extracting minerals from the Earth are also best at protecting the environment while doing so, a conclusion that suggests that, under the right conditions, the economicsenvironment trade-off is not so sharp as once thought. The further conclusion that environmental results are partially independent of the strength of mining legislation suggests the need for governments to take a more sophisticated approach to mining-environment policy. Corporate attitudes are changing; government policies are changing; civil society is changing: and the business environment that brings them all together is changing. The need for further research is almost self-evident.
IDRC Focus Collection: Mining And The Environment: Case Studies From The America
University of Bath, Director of the International Centre for the environment (ICE),and Director of the international mining and environment Research Network
http://www.idrc.ca/books/focus/828/

Extractions: The legacy of the mining industry is destruction of land and pollution of air and water. Conventional wisdom also suggests that international mining firms will locate where environmental legislation is most lax. However, this picture of mining firms operating with little regard for nature or local populations is no longer accurate. Protection of the environment, of mine workers, and of nearby communities has become nearly as much a concern as putting "rock in the box." Mining and the Environment shows how mining firms that are the most efficient in extracting minerals are also better at protecting the environment. The book presents case studies from Chile, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, and the United States, and provides an excellent overview of the interactions between environmental regulation, innovation, and sustainable development. It shows that the environmental performance of mining firms is not entirely dependent on government legislation. Corporate attitudes are changing, government policies are changing, civil society is changing, and the business environment is changing. Mining and the Environment examines these changes and what they mean for the future of the mining industry and the well-being of our environment.
TED Case Study: Argentina Mining
Chubut's territory, now being mined for gold, copper, and zinc is currently beingcontaminated by the affects of mining on the environment such as groundwater
http://www.american.edu/TED/ARGMINE.HTM

Extractions: Case Number: 410 Case Mnemonic: ARGMINE Case Name: Argentina Mining In 1995 Argentine mining exports jumped 33%. Those exports, fueled by government initiatives, however, will continue to increase steadily. Mining and petroleum exploration will continue to increase as long as the money keeps pouring into the country. Carlos Magarinos, Argentina's secretary of mining and industry, speaking in Washington, D.C. in May 1996, said that "mining exports and foreign direct investments into the country have increased since free market reform began in 1991." and that "stable politics, consistent regulations, dynamic market and vast natural resources" were to be crucial ot continued investment. Furthermore, Magarinos explained that the removal of exchange controls and the placing of the local currency on an equal basis with the U.S. dollar had also helped to stabilize Argentina's economy, increasing both exports and investments. What Magarinos never mentioned, and, what the Argentine government has yet to address fully, is that mining causes extremely damaging effects to the environment of any ecosystem. Chubut's territory, now being mined for gold, copper, and zinc is currently being contaminated by the affects of mining on the environment such as groundwater pollution and the release of mercury from mining techniques.
Nevada Mining Association
mining environment. mining environment The Nevada mining industryhas pioneered modern mining that is conducted with environmental
http://www.nevadamining.org/environment/
Abandoned Mine Lands
of Interest; USGS miningenvironment Studies; USGS Mineral ResourcesProgram - Abandoned mine lands and effects of mining; Aquatic
http://toxics.usgs.gov/topics/minelands.html

Extractions: Topical Information Thousands of historical hard-rock (gold, copper, and zinc) mines exist across the Western United States. Mine dumps, tailing piles, and unmined mineral deposits can contaminate the surrounding watershed when weathering of exposed minerals causes acid drainage and metals-enriched waters. Research, focusing on the processes that affect migration of contamination and ecological effects, are underway in watersheds with differing climate and hydrologic settings. Results are being used and demonstrated through the USGS Abandoned Mine Lands Initiative. Nature's Way of Cleaning Up Mining-Contaminated Streams Tracer-Tests Steer Cleanup of Mined Watersheds USGS co-sponsors Special Session " Integrated Studies of the Effects of Abandoned Mines on the Environment " at the Geological Society of America's 2002 Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado October 27-30, 2002 USGS co-sponsors special session on the Influence of Natural and Anthropogenic Processes on Mercury Cycling in Mine-Dominated Aquatic Ecosystems at the American Geophysical Union's (AGU) 2001 Fall Meeting, San Francisco, California, December 10-14, 2001.
Natural Resource Management - Mining & Earth Resources
http//www.vicmins.com.au. mining environment Australia environment Australiaadministers the Best Practice environmental Management in mining Program.
http://www.environment.vic.gov.au/web/root/domino/gateway/envgate.nsf/viewforms/

Extractions: DPI is responsible for the promotion and regulation of the extractive oil, gas and minerals exploration, mining industries and pipelines in Victoria. The site contains information about mining and exploration, the extractive industry, pipelines, the Victorian Geological Survey, Licences and Approvals, Legislation, the environment and information for Land owners. The site provides links to a broad range of related websites. Environment Australia administers the Best Practice Environmental Management in Mining Program. Under the Environment Protection Act 1978 Environment Australia has specific responsibilites to the monitoring of uranium mining. This site contains information about the Australian Minerals Industry Code for Environmental Management 2000 as well as links to reports on Sustainability in Mining, Jabiluka and Global Mining Initiatives.
Rio Tinto - Mining And The Environment
mining and the environment. mining and mineral processing produces essential metalsand minerals that supply the amenities of life and enhance living standards.
http://www.riotinto.com/community/mining/default.asp

Extractions: Expectations and requirements Implementation HSE management activities Assessment and monitoring ... Questions and answers Mining and the environment Mining and mineral processing produces essential metals and minerals that supply the amenities of life and enhance living standards. Rio Tinto is committed to conduct these activities in a manner that safeguards the resources in its care, be they water, air or land. Wherever Rio Tinto operates it works towards helping the transition to sustainable development. Effective stewardship of the environment is an esential element in this effort. We are committed to implement programmes and report against targets that are effective in improving environmental performance. Rio Tinto monitors performance with a focus on water and waste management, air emissions, and land use. Understanding, minimising and mitigating all environmental impacts, as well as using all resources responsibly and efficiently, is of critical importance to Rio Tinto. Continuous assessment and monitoring can help identify any aspects of an operation which could benefit from a change or improvement. Plans for eventual closure are developed before construction of a project and are refined and implemented over the entire mine life. Together with protecting the health and safety of employees, Rio Tinto's principal environmental efforts are directed at safe storage of waste rock and tailing (finely ground rock from which the valuable minerals have been extracted), as well as towards water resource management and energy conservation. Noise and dust control is important at mining operations, while managing emissions to air is a priority at smelters.
Data Mining In A Scientific Environment
Data mining in a Scientific environment. Jagoda Crawford Frank DecisionSupport. 4 Data mining in a Scientific environment. While IBM
http://www.csu.edu.au/special/auugwww96/proceedings/crawford/crawford.html

Extractions: frank@ansto.gov.au Data Mining is a concept that is taking off in the commercial sector as a means of finding useful information out of gigabytes of data. While products for the commercial environment are starting to become available, tools for a scientific environment are much rarer (or even non-existent). Yet scientists have long had to search through reams of printouts and rooms full of tapes to find the gems that make up scientific discovery. This paper will explore some of the ad hoc methods generally used for Data Mining in the scientific community, including such things as scientific visualisation, and outline how some of the more recently developed products used in the commercial environment can be adapted to scientific Data Mining. The advent of the computer has brought with it the ability to generate and store huge amounts of data. For example, it is not unusual for power users to have the equivalent of three or four encyclopedias worth of data online. When you add the data generated by government and other organisations, such as the recently completed census or the data collected every time you make a purchase at any modern supermarket, the volume of data available is almost incomprehensible. The problem is in how to turn this data into usable information. However, this is not a new phenomenon. Scientists, especially experimentalists, have long had to tackle this problem. While Isaac Newton may have formulated his theory of gravity when an apple fell on his head, it was still followed by hundreds, if not thousands, of experiments demonstrating, validating and/or refining the original equation. Taking more recent examples, the volume of data generated by space probes and particle physics, dwarfs anything previously contemplated. Looking closer to home, scientists at ANSTO often analyse data generated over their entire working career of twenty or thirty years.
UNEP-Mining-Mining And Environment
mining and environment. mining is a large global industry. The term mining includes operations employing tens of thousands of people
http://www.uneptie.org/pc/mining/mine_env.htm

Extractions: Releases and Presentations Publications Photo Album ... Partners Mining and Environment Mining is a large global industry. The term "mining" includes operations employing tens of thousands of people and moving millions of tons of ore and rock per month, as well as an individual with a gold pan. Mining is carried out in almost all conceivable locations, from tropical jungles to the high Arctic, from 4,000 m above sea level to almost 4,000 m below surface. More than 150 minerals are mined, each requiring different extraction and processing operations. Industry performance varies from responsible operations concerned to minimise impacts as far as possible to those that exhibit no concern at all. The mining industry is a large consumer of electricity. For example, in the USA in 1994, the mining industry, including primary metals production, consumed 158 TWh (i.e. 10 Wh), which was 5% of total US electricity consumption. In South Africa, in 1995, the mining industry accounted for approximately 25% of electricity consumption. The reason is that large quantities of ore and rock have to be transported by the industry, resulting in huge vehicles or extensive hoisting systems for underground mines. Cooling of deep underground mines is energy intensive, as is pneumatic equipment and smelting operations.
UNEP-Mining-Home
Mineral Resources Forum (MRF). UNEP Publication Brochure on mining and environment( 1 MB) and order form ( 17 KB) are available electronically.
http://www.uneptie.org/pc/mining/

Extractions: While mining underpins the industrial development in many regions, it frequently has had and continues to have serious environmental consequences which include the destruction of natural habitat, changes in river regimes, impact on energy and water demand and chemicals accidents. UNEP is dedicated to working with all stakeholders including the mining industry to ensure the needed ambitious environmental and social targets are met through consideration of the full policy mix of regulatory measures, economic incentives and voluntary initiatives. Highlights 22nd session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum Nairobi, Kenya, 3-7 February 2003 Mineral Resources Forum (MRF) UNEP Publication Brochure on Mining and Environment 1 MB) and order form 17 KB) are available electronically.
Weka 3 - Data Mining With Open Source Machine Learning Software In Java
Suite that implements decision trees and tables, rule learners, Naive Bayes, support vector machines, Category Computers Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Software YALE Yet Another Learning environment. Tertius Weka. Automatic KnowledgeMiner - an online data mining report generator powered by Weka.
http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~ml/weka/

Extractions: Weka 3: Machine Learning Software in Java Weka is a collection of machine learning algorithms for solving real-world data mining problems. The algorithms can either be applied directly to a dataset or called from your own Java code. Weka contains tools for data pre-processing, classification, regression, clustering, association rules, and visualization. It is also well-suited for developing new machine learning schemes. Weka is open source software issued under the GNU General Public License. Please post Weka-related questions, comments, and bug reports to the Weka mailing list Java 1.2 is sufficient to run any version of Weka. We maintain three versions of Weka: Use the jar utility in your Java distribution (or WinZip on Windows platforms) to expand the file into a directory. Then follow the instructions from the README file in this directory.
Environment And The Mining Industry
mining environment The modern challenge for the mining companies is to find,extract and process mineral and metal resources with the least possible
http://www.miningindia.com/writeups/environment.htm

Extractions: back Environment And The Mining Industry Mining Impact Coalition - Committed to research and education about the social, economic and environmental impacts of unsafe mining around the world... Carolina Mining - Areas previously mined are later reclaimed to grass and woodlands... Abstracts of the Conference on Hazardous Waste Research, 1994 - Leaching of heavy metals in soil columns under unsaturated conditions... Effect of Mining on the Environment - Can you conduct a profitable mining operation without irreparable damage to the environment?.. - Mining's concern for the environment begins with exploration... - The modern challenge for the mining companies is to find, extract and process mineral and metal resources with the least possible disruption .. Environmental Mining Council - Focuses on environmental impacts of mining in British Columbia and the Yukon, Canada... Anatomy of Mine - "Anatomy of a Mine" was first prepared in looseleaf form to aid Forest Service land managers and... Impact of Mining - Mining has many potential environmental impacts that can be extensive and long lasting...
Geevor Education - Environmental Effects Of Mining
Geomorphology Archaeology Industrial Archaeology Geology Mineralogy miningHistory Social History Pendeen local area environment mining Closure of
http://www.geevor.com/education/research/enviro_mine.html

Extractions: Research is already in progress on site to aid the regeneration of spoil tips. Whether this is considered despoilation of mining relics, regeneration of wildlife habitat or just sanitisation of Industrial Heritage is open to debate. If you are studying in this area, Geevor can assist. Copper deposits from the drainage from the process plant Click on any photograph for a large version in a new browser window. Navigation - drop down menus at the top each page or the buttons at the base. All the images from this site are in the
Mining Association Of BC
mining the environment. mining And The environment. All industries must bearcertain responsibilities for their activities. mining is no exception.
http://www.mining.bc.ca/files/mining_and_environment.html

Extractions: @import "http://www.mining.bc.ca/styles/sophisto_style.css"; Mining And The Environment All industries must bear certain responsibilities for their activities. Mining is no exception. Our awareness of the importance of environmental... Either the provincial or federal government, or both, closely regulates every step in the mining process. The following is a...
Mining And The Environment Primer
mining. mining impacts begin well before the actual digging. Mineworkers are a major force in ensuring a safe mine environment.
http://www.miningwatch.org/emcbc/primer/buttons.htm

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