how to prevent the mining of minerals

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  How Dodd-Frank Is Failing Congo – Foreign Policy

  202222 · The mining and processing of minerals underpins modern technology and infrastructure. Each year, over 3.3 billion tonnes of metals are produced globally, and most predictions of demand show increasing consumption of metals in the coming decades, including in renewable energy generation, electric vehicles and batteries. The transition of …

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  What can be done to prevent or clean up acid mine drainage?

  202479 · Water flowing through active or abandoned mine sites can become polluted by the material being mined[1]. By far the most common mine drainage problem is that of acid mine drainage (AMD). Sulfuric acid is produced when water interacts with sulfur-bearing materials in the presence of oxygen and common bacteria[1]. The acidic water formed by …

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  Mining and biodiversity: key issues and research needs in …

  2018125 · Mining poses serious and highly specific threats to biodiversity. However, mining can also be a means for financing alternative livelihood paths that, over the long-term, may prevent biodiversity loss. Complex and controversial issues associated with mining and biodiversity conservation are often simplified within a narrow frame oriented ...

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  Extraction of raw materials could rise 60% by 2060 – and making mining ...

  2024216 · Extractive mining disrupts the balance of the planet’s ecosystems and is set to rise. Could urban mining or degrowth help curb unsustainable practices?

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  Environmental Impact of Mining and Mineral Processing: …

  201511 · Technologies for the treatment of mining, mineral processing, and metallurgical wastes are also covered, along with environmental management of mining wastes, including disposal options and the ...

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  The Challenges of Reusing Mining and Mineral-Processing Wastes

  2012810 · Mining and mineral-processing wastes are one of the world s largest chronic waste concerns. Their reuse should be included in future sustainable development plans, but the potential. impacts on a ...

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  How Mines and minerals affect development land? | Howes …

  2019531 · Laying foundations, installing subterranean services and constructing infrastructure can all result in an actionable trespass if a minerals layer is disturbed or removed, whilst excavating soil could amount to theft. And an aggrieved minerals owner might apply for an injunction to stop works, jeopardising the success of a development …

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  How can mining become more environmentally sustainable?

  201832 · How can mining become more environmentally sustainable? The mining industry uses a large number of natural resources, such as water, soil and minerals. While it is a vital industry which contributes to the economy of many countries, it can be damaging to the environment. There are ways that mining companies can become more …

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  The human rights impact of mining transition minerals in the ...

  20231031 · Research shows a rising number of incidents of human and environmental rights violations associated with the nickel supply chains [5]. Mining operations in the Philippines reportedly have direct negative effects on the health and welfare of communities. Concerns have been raised over lack of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) of local ...

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