Mining Environment Management Manual

Authors: N.C. Saxena, Gurdeep Singh, Pramod Pathak, B.C. Sarkar & A.K. Pal
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 2005
ISBN: 9788172333669
Book Format: Hard Bound
Pages: 711
Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 1500 gms

About the Book

The Mining Environment Management Manual is a comprehensive guide developed for the mining industry, specifically tailored to assist engineers, environmentalists, and mining complex operators in managing mining environments. It presents an extensive overview of various aspects of mining-related environmental issues, and is designed to be a practical reference for managing environmental impact in mining activities.

The manual is divided into nineteen chapters, covering a wide range of topics, including:

1. Overview of the Mineral Mining Industry in India

2. Policies, Legislation, Standards, and Procedures: Covers national policies, mining company policies, and environmental legislations related to mining.

3. Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs): Key guidelines for creating effective environmental plans.

4. Environmental Monitoring: Methods and practices for monitoring environmental impact during mining operations.

5. Mining Methods: Discusses common mining techniques used in the Indian coal and non-coal mineral industry.

6. Environmental Impacts of Mining: Impacts on society, ecology, land, water, and atmosphere.

7. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Process and importance in mining operations.

8. Environmental Management Measures: Includes assessment of life quality, land reclamation, noise modeling, mine fires, and more.

9. Mine Closure: Legislative and social requirements, planning for both underground and open-cast mines.

10. Environmental Performance Auditing: Procedures for auditing mining operations.

11. Land Acquisition and Optimization: Planning for mining activities, rehabilitation, and resettlement.

12. Land Use Planning in mining areas.

13. Risk Assessment and Disaster Management: Identifying risks and creating strategies for managing disasters.

14. Environmental Aspects of Tailing Storage: Addressing environmental challenges related to tailings.

15. Geographical Information Systems (GIS): Use of GIS in managing mining environments.

16. Utilization of Fly Ash: Implementing fly ash usage in mining practices.

17. Environmental Economics: Understanding the economic implications of mining-related environmental measures.

18. Roles of Executives in Environmental Management: Responsibilities and duties in the mining industry.

19. Dos and Don’ts in Environmental Management: Key guidelines for the implementation of environmental measures.