Mine Closure

Book Details

• Author: N.C. Saxena

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition, 2020

• ISBN: 9788172335359

• Binding: Hard Bound

• Pages: 224

• Size: 7.5 x 9.75 inches

• Weight: 590 grams

• Book Type: Reference Book

About the Book

This book delves into the critical issue of mine closure and its environmental, economic, and social implications, with a focus on the mining industry in India. Mining is an intermediate land-use activity that can have severe impacts on the environment, especially on the land which often becomes unusable for future economic purposes after the mining process. However, the importance of proper land reclamation after mining activities has long been recognized, and the book emphasizes the need for effective mine closure planning to ensure the land is rehabilitated and made suitable for further use.

Key aspects covered in the book:

1. Environmental Impacts of Mining: The book provides insights into the impacts of mining on various environmental components such as soil, water, air, and vegetation, and discusses their significance in mine closure planning.

2. Legal, Social, and Economic Necessity of Mine Closure: It highlights the evolving legal frameworks and the social and economic reasons why mine closure is a necessity, including addressing long-term environmental concerns.

3. Land Use Planning: Discusses the importance of strategic land-use planning during and after mining to restore ecological balance and make the land suitable for future economic use.

4. Mine Closure Planning in Underground and Opencast Mines: Explores the specific challenges and techniques involved in mine closure for both opencast and underground mines.

5. Mine Fires: Addresses the implications of mine fires during the closure phase and how they impact the reclamation process.

6. Mine Closure for Small Mines: Special attention is given to smaller mines, providing guidelines for their closure and rehabilitation.

7. Closure of Abandoned Mines: Discusses the challenges and strategies in closing and rehabilitating abandoned mines that often pose serious environmental risks.

8. Economics of Mine Closure: Highlights the economic aspects of mine closure, including cost savings through early planning and the financial aspects involved in land reclamation.

9. Ecology Management During Mine Closure: The book underscores the importance of ecological management during the closure phase, ensuring that the natural environment is restored or at least preserved for future generations.