How to Make Mining More Sustainable
As governments around the world look for ways to reduce carbon output and environmental impact, experts and individuals from in and out of mining are pushing the industry to take a serious look at how it can reduce its footprint.
One of the proposed ways is lower-impact mining techniques. Companies can reduce surface disturbance at mining sites, lower soil erosion and move less material.
Another way is reusing mining waste – tailings, rocks and wastewater. Companies can use waste rocks in simple on-site construction, like backfilling voids and reconstructing mined terrain in a way that prevents soil erosion. When adequately treated, mine water can be reused for agriculture, as coolant, in on-site dust suppression and for drinking water.
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