Environmental Management in Mining Areas

Author(s): N.C. Saxena, Gurdeep Singh & Rekha Ghosh
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition (2021)
Binding: Hardbound
Pages: 410
Size: 5.75 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 650 g
Book Type: Reference Book
ISBN: 9788172332969

🛠️ About the Book

This comprehensive volume is a practical guide for environmental management in the mineral industry, authored by leading environmental experts. With rising ecological concerns and stringent regulatory frameworks, this book fulfills the crucial need for effective environmental oversight in mining and allied sectors.

📘 Key Features:

• 17 Insightful Chapters: Covering a wide range of topics essential for mining and mineral industry professionals.

• Environmental Management Roles: Outlines the responsibilities of executives and administrators in implementing and maintaining environmental safeguards.

• Impact Analysis: Detailed sections on environmental impacts — societal, ecological, land-based (including mine subsidence), and water systems.

• Pollution Control: Practical strategies for managing air, noise, and water pollution, as well as environmental implications of blasting and mine fires.

• Modern Tools: Includes applications of remote sensing and land use planning in environmental management.

• EIA & EMP: Covers Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and preparation of Environmental Management Plans (EMP) in depth.

• Environmental Economics: Provide