The document discusses the role and contributions of mining to sustainability and the global economy. It makes the following key points:
1) Mining contributes around 10% directly and up to 45% indirectly to the global economy through supporting industries and downstream uses of minerals.
2) Mining disturbs less than 1% of the Earth's surface but provides over 45% of global economic activity and is essential for clean water, clean air, and other environmental needs.
3) For mining to be sustainable, it must contribute to human well-being, ecosystem well-being, and economic viability at the local, national and international levels through its operations and post-closure plans.
The attached PowerPoint presentation contains information about the Impacts of development on the environment. Please make use of the same. Both positive and negative impacts also included here.
David Bridge presentation, Communicating Environmental Geoscience workshop, ...dliverman
Environmental information for planners: use of the world wide web for decision support
David Bridge (British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG.)
Email: dmbr@bgs.ac.uk
The increased emphasis on Ôsustainable' development places greater responsibility on planning authorities to take a longer-term view of the likely impacts of decisions involving the environment. For example, the question of whether to allow development on floodplains must take account of the effect of global warming, which is predicted to give a rise in sea level of up to 0.88 m over the next 100 years placing at risk over 12 000 km2 of low-lying land.
To inform such decisions, the planning system requires tools that link relevant science with the practical requirements of determining planning policy.
Sustainable Practices of E-Waste Management: Keyactors, Obstacles and Way-for...4Ventures Legacy (4VL)
It will discuss E-waste management system in Malaysia in comparison to 3 case studies: China, European Union and South Africa. Three of the main gist of this presentation is to focus on keyactors, obstacles and way-forward (mechanism).
This assessment is meant to provide international practices on EPR and its implementation models, while providing a synopsis on the status of EPR in Egypt. It puts forth a set of suggestions
to support the promotion and the gradual implementation of EPR and its schemes.
Governance of Remediation and Industrial development of Contaminated Sites - ...Simone Padoan
A review of lessons learned and best viable practices in the Governance of Environmental Restoration and Industrial (re)Development of large contaminated sites, such as Brownfields and distressed real estates of Heavy Industry Parks
The purpose of this study was to examine environmental rights violations associated with mining activities in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality (UDEM) of Ghana. The study explores the impact of mining (both large scale and artisanal) on the environmental rights of local communities and the coping strategies adopted by stakeholders minimise its negative impact. To achieve this, a mixed methodology was used which combined questionnaire, focus group discussions, observation and in-depth interview to collect data from 100 respondents living or working in the mining communities in UDEM. Simple percentages and frequencies were used to analyse the questionnaire and interviews were transcribed and coded. It was established from the study that mining methods in UDEM are in two major forms; the surface mining method which is mostly practiced by natives and some Chinese and the underground method which is typically carried out by multi-national companies. It was also known from the study that mining activities violates the environmental rights of the people in the host communities. Examples of these violations includes; pollution of water bodies, land and vegetation degradation, noise pollution and air pollution. Due to these violations, people living in host communities have raised concern and anxiety about the activities of the miners in the area. The government and some civil societies have responded to the environmental rights concern in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality, but the people are not satisfied with these responses. Based on these findings, it has been suggested that the solution to the worsening environmental conditions in mining communities lies in the enforcement of environmental laws, environmental management and commitment of Ghana’s political leadership to closely monitor activities of mining companies.
Improving environmental geoscience communication - a policy perspectivedliverman
Joy Jacqueline Pereira
Chair, IUGS Commission on Geoscience for Environmental Management (IUGS-GEM)
Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Malaysia
Email: joy@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my
The governance of environmental issues at international and regional levels, is conducted via an intricate web of agreements, treaties, conventions and institutions. Crucial environmental issues are addressed through global or regional policy instruments such as Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), which provide for actions and initiatives by countries that are parties to these agreements and share their objectives. Sovereign nations have various governance systems to manage environment and development within their borders. At the national level, many countries have institutionalised environmental policy. A range of policy instruments is employed at various levels and sectors, across spatial and non-spatial scales to improve environmental management. Such instruments may be legislative, regulatory, procedural, economic or voluntary in nature, or a combination, depending on its purpose and the level, sector or scale of operation.
Environmental geoscience provides expertise and tools to map physical resources as well as assess and monitor them for pollution and mismanagement in a systematic and integrated approach. In addition, environmental geoscience can also contribute to assess the vulnerability of society to catastrophic and insidious environmental hazards. The three dimensional spatial and temporal approach of environmental geoscience allows for an appreciation of the "big picture" where the environment is concerned. Thus, environmental geoscience has an important role to play in developing novel knowledge and approaches that can support various policy instruments to promote sustainable development.
To contribute effectively in the policy arena, environmental geoscience information should be communicated in the right form, at the right time to the proper channel for a specific purpose. In this regard, the role of the IUGS Commission on Geoscience for Environmental Management (IUGS-GEM) is to develop approaches and provide guidance to environmental geoscientists on how best to integrate environmental geoscience into policy and to communicate its importance to potential interest groups such as policy makers, politicians, environmental organizations, other science disciplines, and the general public.
The attached PowerPoint presentation contains information about the Impacts of development on the environment. Please make use of the same. Both positive and negative impacts also included here.
David Bridge presentation, Communicating Environmental Geoscience workshop, ...dliverman
Environmental information for planners: use of the world wide web for decision support
David Bridge (British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG.)
Email: dmbr@bgs.ac.uk
The increased emphasis on Ôsustainable' development places greater responsibility on planning authorities to take a longer-term view of the likely impacts of decisions involving the environment. For example, the question of whether to allow development on floodplains must take account of the effect of global warming, which is predicted to give a rise in sea level of up to 0.88 m over the next 100 years placing at risk over 12 000 km2 of low-lying land.
To inform such decisions, the planning system requires tools that link relevant science with the practical requirements of determining planning policy.
Sustainable Practices of E-Waste Management: Keyactors, Obstacles and Way-for...4Ventures Legacy (4VL)
It will discuss E-waste management system in Malaysia in comparison to 3 case studies: China, European Union and South Africa. Three of the main gist of this presentation is to focus on keyactors, obstacles and way-forward (mechanism).
This assessment is meant to provide international practices on EPR and its implementation models, while providing a synopsis on the status of EPR in Egypt. It puts forth a set of suggestions
to support the promotion and the gradual implementation of EPR and its schemes.
Governance of Remediation and Industrial development of Contaminated Sites - ...Simone Padoan
A review of lessons learned and best viable practices in the Governance of Environmental Restoration and Industrial (re)Development of large contaminated sites, such as Brownfields and distressed real estates of Heavy Industry Parks
The purpose of this study was to examine environmental rights violations associated with mining activities in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality (UDEM) of Ghana. The study explores the impact of mining (both large scale and artisanal) on the environmental rights of local communities and the coping strategies adopted by stakeholders minimise its negative impact. To achieve this, a mixed methodology was used which combined questionnaire, focus group discussions, observation and in-depth interview to collect data from 100 respondents living or working in the mining communities in UDEM. Simple percentages and frequencies were used to analyse the questionnaire and interviews were transcribed and coded. It was established from the study that mining methods in UDEM are in two major forms; the surface mining method which is mostly practiced by natives and some Chinese and the underground method which is typically carried out by multi-national companies. It was also known from the study that mining activities violates the environmental rights of the people in the host communities. Examples of these violations includes; pollution of water bodies, land and vegetation degradation, noise pollution and air pollution. Due to these violations, people living in host communities have raised concern and anxiety about the activities of the miners in the area. The government and some civil societies have responded to the environmental rights concern in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality, but the people are not satisfied with these responses. Based on these findings, it has been suggested that the solution to the worsening environmental conditions in mining communities lies in the enforcement of environmental laws, environmental management and commitment of Ghana’s political leadership to closely monitor activities of mining companies.
Improving environmental geoscience communication - a policy perspectivedliverman
Joy Jacqueline Pereira
Chair, IUGS Commission on Geoscience for Environmental Management (IUGS-GEM)
Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Malaysia
Email: joy@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my
The governance of environmental issues at international and regional levels, is conducted via an intricate web of agreements, treaties, conventions and institutions. Crucial environmental issues are addressed through global or regional policy instruments such as Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), which provide for actions and initiatives by countries that are parties to these agreements and share their objectives. Sovereign nations have various governance systems to manage environment and development within their borders. At the national level, many countries have institutionalised environmental policy. A range of policy instruments is employed at various levels and sectors, across spatial and non-spatial scales to improve environmental management. Such instruments may be legislative, regulatory, procedural, economic or voluntary in nature, or a combination, depending on its purpose and the level, sector or scale of operation.
Environmental geoscience provides expertise and tools to map physical resources as well as assess and monitor them for pollution and mismanagement in a systematic and integrated approach. In addition, environmental geoscience can also contribute to assess the vulnerability of society to catastrophic and insidious environmental hazards. The three dimensional spatial and temporal approach of environmental geoscience allows for an appreciation of the "big picture" where the environment is concerned. Thus, environmental geoscience has an important role to play in developing novel knowledge and approaches that can support various policy instruments to promote sustainable development.
To contribute effectively in the policy arena, environmental geoscience information should be communicated in the right form, at the right time to the proper channel for a specific purpose. In this regard, the role of the IUGS Commission on Geoscience for Environmental Management (IUGS-GEM) is to develop approaches and provide guidance to environmental geoscientists on how best to integrate environmental geoscience into policy and to communicate its importance to potential interest groups such as policy makers, politicians, environmental organizations, other science disciplines, and the general public.
Core Concepts Social Environmental ResponsibilityMining Matters
Mining Matters Core Concepts are standalone classroom ready activities that reflect key foundational ideas in Earth science. Sourced from our archives of curriculum-linked teacher resources, each activity reflects an integral part of many important concepts and theories in the various disciplines that comprise the Geosciences.
In an effort to be of service to all of our teacher-partners, these activities have been assembled as a way to support individual teachers without the need to attend a pre-requisite teacher training workshop. All the contents of the Core Concepts resource support current teaching practices that values hands-on experience where students take an active role in learning. Any rocks and minerals samples as well as print resources required for successful classroom delivery can be sourced through Mining Matters.
Definition of Open pit Mining Parameters, Open pit Mining method, Bench, Open Pit Bench Terminology; Bench height; Cutoff grade; Open Pit Stability, Pit slope, Pit wall stability, Rock strength, Pit Depth, Pit diameter, Water Damage, Strip Ratio, Open-pit mining sequence, Various open-pit and orebody configurations; Ultimate Pit Definition, Manual Design, Computer Methods, Lerchs-Grossman method, Floating cone method; Open pit Optimization, The management of pit optimization, A simple example; The effects of scheduling on the optimal outline ; Optimum production scheduling; Materials handling Ex-Mine; Waste disposal; Dump design; Stability of mine waste dumps; Mine reclamation; Example of Open Pit Mining Methods
Affect of Resource Scarcity and Industry in Bristolconvergeadmin
The CONVERGE project launched its CONVERGE Rethinking Globalisation seminar series on May 25th 2011 with this session in Bristol UK - giving info on the latest research into resource burn-off rates, and how they may affect industry in Bristol.
How will resource scarcity impact industry in Bristol?alicemariearcher
Slides from our May 25th 2011 Seminar on how resource scarcity might impact industry in Bristol, taking place in Bristol, UK at the Schumacher Institute.
Current commercial thermoelectric devices incorporate p-type semiconductor materials that are produced from expensive and rare elements, namely tellurium, which is toxic and predominantly sourced in China. As an alternative approach for the replacement of the tellurium-based p-type semiconductor materials, START proposes a unique technological solution and value-chain based on a “waste material-waste heat to power” methodology. This approach implies the production of sulphide p-type semiconductor materials that will incorporate, amongst others, discarded mining waste sulphides, mainly consisting of the tetrahedrite-tennantite mineral series. Thus, the project concept also includes the stages of material processing, device design and production, testing and validation (Fig. 2). The aim is to produce a TE device reaching TRL6, with the START TE device demonstrated in industrial processes. As a first step, several historical European mining sites have been targeted for collection of tetrahedrite-tennantite minerals, namely: a) Austria: Leogang (Nöckelberg, Barbarastollen) and Schwaz (Sandpocher, Antonihalde, Sigmundhalde), b), Germany: Rammelsberg mine, Bergwerkswohlfahrt mine, c) Portugal: Neves Corvo, Barrigão and Brancanes mines, d) Slovakia: Rožňava mine, e) Spain: La Sierrecilla, El Corriellu, Peña Negra, Torres de Albarracín, Lanteira mines, amongst others. The collected minerals are undergoing processing and will feed the material processing in the upcoming stages.
The Pneus GINEO is a plant designed and built to process, via pyrolysis, granular material obtained from the treatment of End of Life Tires. “Pyrolysis” is a process which induces thermal degradation (depolymerisation) of organic compounds in presence of heat and absence of oxygen.
Therefore there is no combustion. Granular rubber, obtained from End of Life Tires, is introduced by a conveyor belt in the loading hopper that will transfer it in the pyrolysis reactor after a pre-heating step.
The reactor is equipped with a motorized mixer that ensures that the heating of the granular rubber, by electronically programmed inductors, is accurate.
The granular product, once introduced in the reactor with a variable temperature. Will generate gas and char. Following the process of pyrolysis, the char is continuously discharged from a reactor nozzle and transferred under forced cooling to dedicated containers
While the gas of pyrolysis is introduced in air cooled heat exchangers where the condensed liquid phases are collected The heat exchangers condensing the gas of pyrolysis are equipped with ambient air cooled fins and are built in sections to allow an optimized fractioned condensation.
The liquid phase, following its transfer into collecting tanks, will undergo a 12 micron filtration to remove suspended solid The condensed phase (organic oils of different composition in the various stages) is collected in settling tanks
While the remaining gaseous phase is introduced in a water filled tank to be washed before being sent to energy generators
The generator group is modified to accept, as fuel, both liquid and gaseous phase generated by the pyrolysis
The generators are equipped with a catalyst that enables the conformance to environmental emission limits
All the components of the Pneus Gineo equipment are fabricated with special stainless steels
The operation of the system is controlled via a programmed electronic device
The design, fabrication and operation of the plant are in conformance with the EU regulations
Circular Hotspot COP24 Side-Event: Circular Economy - The missing link in the...Diana de Graaf
There is growing awareness that the Circular Economy is a missing link in the Paris agenda and that it is urgent to strengthen the link between Circular Economy and the Climate Change Agenda. A circular economy aims to decouple economic growth from the use of natural resources and ecosystems by using those resources more effectively. During the COP24 climate summit in Katowice in December 2018, a coalition of European circular hotspots presented evidence and best practices of the circular economy as a means to bridge the gap in the climate agenda and identified where there is potential for scaling up.
Energold Investor Presentation
Speaker: Fred Davidson - President, CEO and Director,
Energold Drilling
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
Mining Investment in Uganda
Hosted by Hon Irene Muloni, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
Republic of South Sudan: Mining Investment Opportunities in South SudanMining On Top
Mining Investment Opportunities in South Sudan
Hosted by Dr Andu Ezbon Adde, Under Secretary Mining
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
NW Province Republic of South Africa: A Land of Tourism, Trade and Investment...Mining On Top
NW Province Republic of South Africa: A Land of Tourism, Trade and Investment Opportunities
Hosted by Darky Africa - Commissioner of Development Planning, NW Province
Republic of Nigeria: Investment Opportunities in Nigeria’s Minerals And Metal...Mining On Top
Republic of Nigeria: Investment Opportunities in Nigeria’s Minerals And Metals Sector
Hosted by Hon Musa Mohammed Sada, Minister of Mines and Steel Development
Republic of Namibia: Minerals, Mineral Potential, Exploration & Mining in Nam...Mining On Top
Republic of Namibia: Minerals, Mineral Potential, Exploration & Mining in Namibia
Hosted by Hon Isak Katali, Minister of Mines and Energy
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
The State of African Mining - Chris Hinde, SNL Metals & MiningMining On Top
The State of African Mining
Speaker: Chris Hinde, Editorial Director, SNL Metals & Mining
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
Republic of Ghana Mining Roundtable
Hosted by Hon Alhaji Inusah Fuseini MP, Minister of Land and Natural Resources
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
Republic of Botswana: State of the Mineral Industry and Investment Opportunit...Mining On Top
Republic of Botswana: State of the Mineral Industry and Investment Opportunities in Botswana
Hosted by Tiyapo Hudson Ngwisanyi, CEO, Geological Survey
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
Republic of Angola: Governmental Strategy for its Mining SectorMining On Top
Republic of Angola: Governmental Strategy for its Mining Sector
Hosted by Hon Francisco Manuel Monteiro de Queiroz,
Minister of Geology and Mines
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
Infrastructure to Support Industrialisation in Africa - Antonio Pedro, UN ECAMining On Top
Infrastructure to Support Industrialisation in Africa
Speaker: Antonio Pedro - Director of UNECA’s Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
Managing Risk and Cost in Mining Infrastructure Development - Sarah Thomas, P...Mining On Top
Managing Risk and Cost in Mining Infrastructure Development
Speaker: Sarah Thomas, Partner, Pinsent Mason
Director, Vale
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
Mozambique’s Moatize Coal Basin - David Hunter, Mott McDonaldMining On Top
Mozambique’s Moatize Coal Basin
Speaker: David Hunter - Project Director, Mott MacDonald
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
Mabey Bridge - Transport considerations - Phil Bailey, Mabey BridgeMining On Top
Panel Discussion: Transport considerations
Speaker: Phil Bailey - Director Engineering Services, Mabey Bridge
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
Mining’s legacy: thinking beyond the mine - Ian Satchwell, International Mini...Mining On Top
Mining’s legacy: thinking beyond the mine
Speaker: Ian Satchwell, Director, International Mining for Development Centre
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
Africa Mining Risks Assessment - James Lewis and Robert Follie, Holman Fenwic...Mining On Top
Panel Discussion: African mining risk assessment
Speaker: James Lewis and Robert Follie, Holman Fenwick Willan
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
Lecture slide titled Fraud Risk Mitigation, Webinar Lecture Delivered at the Society for West African Internal Audit Practitioners (SWAIAP) on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
where can I find a legit pi merchant onlineDOT TECH
Yes. This is very easy what you need is a recommendation from someone who has successfully traded pi coins before with a merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi network coins and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold thousands of pi coins before the open mainnet.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with
@Pi_vendor_247
BYD SWOT Analysis and In-Depth Insights 2024.pptxmikemetalprod
Indepth analysis of the BYD 2024
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is a Chinese automaker and battery manufacturer that has snowballed over the past two decades to become a significant player in electric vehicles and global clean energy technology.
This SWOT analysis examines BYD's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats as it competes in the fast-changing automotive and energy storage industries.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Shenzhen, BYD started as a battery company before expanding into automobiles in the early 2000s.
Initially manufacturing gasoline-powered vehicles, BYD focused on plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, leveraging its expertise in battery technology.
Today, BYD is the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, delivering over 1.2 million electric cars globally. The company also produces electric buses, trucks, forklifts, and rail transit.
On the energy side, BYD is a major supplier of rechargeable batteries for cell phones, laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems.
How Does CRISIL Evaluate Lenders in India for Credit RatingsShaheen Kumar
CRISIL evaluates lenders in India by analyzing financial performance, loan portfolio quality, risk management practices, capital adequacy, market position, and adherence to regulatory requirements. This comprehensive assessment ensures a thorough evaluation of creditworthiness and financial strength. Each criterion is meticulously examined to provide credible and reliable ratings.
2. Elemental Economics - Mineral demand.pdfNeal Brewster
After this second you should be able to: Explain the main determinants of demand for any mineral product, and their relative importance; recognise and explain how demand for any product is likely to change with economic activity; recognise and explain the roles of technology and relative prices in influencing demand; be able to explain the differences between the rates of growth of demand for different products.
how to sell pi coins in South Korea profitably.DOT TECH
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What is a verified pi merchant?
Since pi network is not launched yet on any exchange, the only way you can sell pi coins is by selling to a verified pi merchant, and this is because pi network is not launched yet on any exchange and no pre-sale or ico offerings Is done on pi.
Since there is no pre-sale, the only way exchanges can get pi is by buying from miners. So a pi merchant facilitates these transactions by acting as a bridge for both transactions.
How can i find a pi vendor/merchant?
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how can I sell pi coins after successfully completing KYCDOT TECH
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What sustainability means in mining today or what mining means to sustainability? - Corina Hebestreit
1. What sustainability
means in mining today-
or what mining means to
sustainability?
Corina Hebestreit
Mining on Top: Helsinki
16/17 September 2013
2. Mark Cutifani, CEO, Anglo-American
(Montreal 2013)
“Mining represents around 10 per cent of the world’s economic activity as
measured by the revenues from the commodity mining, quarrying and the
petroleum sectors. It is estimated payments to service and support industries
account for another 10 per cent of global economic activity. If we then
count the contribution our products make to the productive capacity of
other industries…including fertilisers for agriculture, fuel for energy and
transportation, carbon and iron for steel and manufacturing and other
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
transportation, carbon and iron for steel and manufacturing and other
products for construction we get to a global economic contribution estimate
of more than 45 per cent for the mining industry.
Now, if we then consider we disturb less than 1 per cent of the earth’s
surface in making this contribution, we produce less than 3 per cent of
carbon gases and we are the key source of products that clean the water
we drink and the air we breathe, it is not an unreasonable claim that we are
the most important industrial activity on the face of the planet. At the same
time we are also the world’s most vital industry to help ensure the future
health of our planet.”
3. Mining and Minerals’ contribution to
human well-being
eco-system well-being
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
economic viability:
project,
community,
country,
Europe
4. Contribution to Human well-being
In general:
Society
Investors that risk their capital
Management and workers being employed
Host communities that experience direct
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Host communities that experience direct
employment as well as secondary and tertiary
benefits
5. Human well-being
Objective: The project or operation will lead directly or
indirectly to the maintenance of improvement of people’s
well-being during the life of the project/operation and/or in
post-closure.
Results to be assessed by factors such as
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Results to be assessed by factors such as
Community organisation and capacity
Social/cultural integrity
Worker and population health,
safety and well-being
Availability of basic infrastructure
7. Potential chemical impacts
and remedies
Discharge of contaminants to surface and groundwater
Discharge to contaminants to air
Discharge of contaminants in accidental spills
Transfer of solid waste to landfills and hazardous waste to
treatment or storage facilities
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treatment or storage facilities
Closure of facilities to ensure human safety and
ecosystem integrity
Clean-up of previously contaminated sites
8. Potential physical impacts
and remedies
Alternation of surface water of ground water flow systems
Restructuring of land
Instability
Noise generation
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Closure of facilities
Restoration of topography
Increased stability
Restoration of surface and groundwater
flow systems
9. Potential biological impacts
and remedies
Alteration of habitats
Closure of facilities/revegetation
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Restoration/improvement of
wildlife habitats
Enhancement of human and
wildlife interaction
11. A contribution to
Europe’s Resource Efficiency
Resource Efficiency should yield optimum solutions to the
trade-offs that exist between different environmental
objectives and the environmental, social and economic
imperatives of Sustainable Development.
The result should be an economy that optimises its use of
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The result should be an economy that optimises its use of
resources and, therefore, results in improved living conditions
and reduced waste globally.
Rehabilitation of old tailings is such a win-win situation if the
economics and legal framework conditions are right.
12. BOOK - 101 Things to Do
with a Hole in the Ground
Making use
of the land
as a resource
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13. Economic Viability
Project or operations economics
Operational efficiencies
Economic contributions
Community/regional economics
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Community/regional economics
National and European broader economics
14. Institutional arrangements and
governance
European Laws - compliance
National Mining Laws - compliance
Permits - compliance
Internal Management Systems
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Internal Management Systems
Audits
Reporting and Assurance
15. Mark Cutifani, CEO, Anglo-American
(Montreal 2013)
“We must engage our political and community leaders to help them
understand our role in society…and the long-term destruction their policies
and approaches to mining are reaping on their own constituencies.
We must dedicate ourselves to working with local partners to solve the
problems our close proximity to their communities creates for them in terms
of social development.
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of social development.
While we need governments at all levels to help us engage in these local
conversations, it will remain our responsibility to connect with our local
stakeholders if we are to effectively navigate the complexities of these
relationships. If we cannot engage constructively with our immediate
neighbours, how can we expect to lead the world in a new set of
conversations around our role in society?
We must step more boldly into a world of aggressive and consultative social,
technical and commercial innovation.”
16. Europe’s contribution to the discussion:
the RMI and EIP
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EIP on Raw Materials
18. Strategic Implementation Plan
to be adopted on 25 September 2013
3.1 Technology Pillar
3.1.1 Priority Area: Raw materials research coordination (WP1&2)
3.1.2 Priority Area: Technologies for primary and secondary raw materials
production (WP1)
3.1.3 Priority Area: Substitution of raw materials (WP2)
3.2 Non-Technology Policy Pillar
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3.2 Non-Technology Policy Pillar
3.2.1 Priority Area: Improving Europe's raw materials regulatory framework,
knowledge base and infrastructure (WP 3)
3.2.2 Priority Area: Improving Europe's waste management regulatory
framework conditions and excellence (WP4)
3.2.3 Priority Area: Knowledge and skills on raw materials (WP 3 & 4)
3.3 International Cooperation Pillar (WP5)
3.3.1 Priority area – Strategic international dialogues
3.3.2 Priority area – Technology-related international cooperation
3.3.3 Priority area – International dialogues on trade-related matters
19. Specific actions:
Deep exploration
Zero waste mining
Mining of small deposits
Invisible mine
Deep-sea mining
Work items: Research
these topics will be covered by
official calls for projects under Horizon 2020
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Deep-sea mining
Metallurgical Processing of complex and/or low grade
resources
Flexible and mobile processing plants for industrial minerals
and aggregates
Recovery of technology metals from complex end-of-life
products
Recovery of materials from packaging
Supply of construction materials from urban mines
“Zero Waste” paper recycling mill
20. Substitution of Rare earth elements in permanent magnets and their
applications
Reduction / substitution of CRM in rechargeable batteries
PGM Catalysts substitution
Substitution of Indium in transparent conductive layers
Substitution of REE in lighting photovoltaic materials
Research – 2 -
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Substitution of REE in lighting photovoltaic materials
Substituting CRMs in hard materials and super alloys
Substitution of Natural rubber in tyres
Substitution of Titanium dioxide in construction applications
21. European Innovation Partnership on
Raw Materials
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http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/raw-materials/innovation-
partnership/index_en.htm
Strategic Implementation Plan
to be adopted on 25th September 2013!
Call for expression of commitment
coming up in October!
24. The way to achieve it
Joint RTD: Collaborative efforts by the various institutions and
governments in the EU Member States and with other non-EU players
New projects
Transfer of know-how between subsectors
Transfer of know-how from other sectors
Multi-disciplinary research and innovation implementation
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Multi-disciplinary research and innovation implementation
Joint RTD programming: The ERA-MIN will provide a starting point:
Inclusion of more Member States into ERA-MIN
Joint development of education and training:
KIC on raw materials
Continued platform for cooperation between relevant
institutions and companies at EU level
More coordination calls
Regional brokerage for research results and innovation
Conferences and use of existing national innovation agencies
Vision
2050
needed
25. Economic framework
conditions: key factors
Access to Land
Acceptance of temporary nature of land use
Reliability of permitting process and time lines
Agreement on closure objectives
Access to Energy at competitive prices
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Access to Energy at competitive prices
Access to transport and logistics
Access to markets
Acceptance of scientifically based, but risk management
approaches
26. Social and governance issues:
Trends in Europe
Increasing democratisation process
« Representative democracy » is turning into a « base
democracy »
General public is questioning the decisions by authorities
General public is not trusting industry in general
Decision making on permits becomes a political issue either by
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Decision making on permits becomes a political issue either by
demand of the public or by delegation of authorities and
politicians
Competent authorities: Decreasing capacities due to cost-
cutting in the economic crisis
External auditing is taking over the control by the competent
authorities – but will it be more reliable and trustworthy
27. Europe´s legal framework
for investments
FINLAND : 95
SWEDEN : 93
IRELAND : 90
NORWAY : 82
Where is
the rest
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NORWAY : 82
GREENLAND : 80
SPAIN : 54
BULGARIA: 54
the rest
of
Europe?
28. On-going issues and debates
in the EU
Fair distribution of revenues: royalties, taxes and
other benefits
Decision making: transparency, competence, de-
politicising of permitting
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Capacity building in industry and competent
authorities
Need to benefit from
European and international
discussions: overcoming
nationalistic approaches!
29. Sustainable mining in Europe?
Geological potential - yes!
Products - yes!
Production - yes, but
improvements needed
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Know-how - yes, but future
developments needed
Social License to operate - not everywhere!
Therefore: substantially more communication and
dialogue needed! At local level, at regional level, at
European level.