scholarly journals POSSIBILITIES OF USING EARTH OBSERVATIONS FOR ANALYZING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF FORMER COAL MINE IN VIHOVICI

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Ivana Mikulić ◽  
◽  
Marinela Nuić
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Earth Observations

Causes, mechanism and environmental impacts of instabilities at Himmetoğlu coal mine and possible remedial measures

2001 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 769-786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reşat Ulusay ◽  
Candan Gökçeoğlu ◽  
Harun Sönmez ◽  
Ergün Tuncay
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Remedial Measures

Reducing life-cycle environmental impacts of coal-power by using coal-mine methane

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (9) ◽  
pp. 1044-1058 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Śliwińska ◽  
Krystyna Czaplicka-Kolarz
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Coal Mine Methane ◽  
Coal Power

scholarly journals Implication of Mining to Health in Maiganga Coal Mine, Gombe State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 4-14
Author(s):  
Engr. Amosu C.O. ◽  
◽  
Enitan C.S.A. ◽  
Eniola C.S.A. ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Mining Communities ◽  
Mining Sites ◽  
Living Things ◽  
High Concentrations

Operations of mining are large industrial scale in nature, with significant environmental impacts. The mining industry generates and produces wastes containing high concentrations of metals and metalloids which are highly toxic and destructive to the immediate landscape and environment. In addition, the continued use of the traditional methods of mining intensifies the emission of toxic and products that are not friendly to the ecosystem.. Even regulated and controlled mining sites release toxins into the surrounding environment. While mining has prospects and benefits to the economy, both in terms of its own economic impact and the value to other industries of its product, it almost always has adverse environmental impacts and eventually health impacts. There are numerous ways in which mines impact the health of nearby environments and local communities. Mining involves some generally standard processes and practices. This paper considers the effects and harm done to living things around the mine location. By understanding mining’s threats to health and long-term well-being and by taking precautions to reduce harm in all mines, miners and other people in mining communities can better protect their health and improve their lives. This research will address questions like: which are the toxic substances causing health problems in Maiganga Coal Mine? What is the challenging impact of toxic substances in Maiganga coal Mine?.

scholarly journals Implication of Mining to Health in Maiganga Coal Mine, Gombe State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-14
Author(s):  
Amosu C.O. ◽  
Enitan C.S.A. ◽  
Eniola C.S.A.
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Mining Communities ◽  
Mining Sites ◽  
Living Things ◽  
High Concentrations

Operations of mining are large industrial scale in nature, with significant environmental impacts. The mining industry generates and produces wastes containing high concentrations of metals and metalloids which are highly toxic and destructive to the immediate landscape and environment. In addition, the continued use of the traditional methods of mining intensifies the emission of toxic and products that are not friendly to the ecosystem.. Even regulated and controlled mining sites release toxins into the surrounding environment. While mining has prospects and benefits to the economy, both in terms of its own economic impact and the value to other industries of its product, it almost always has adverse environmental impacts and eventually health impacts. There are numerous ways in which mines impact the health of nearby environments and local communities. Mining involves some generally standard processes and practices. This paper considers the effects and harm done to living things around the mine location. By understanding mining’s threats to health and long-term well-being and by taking precautions to reduce harm in all mines, miners and other people in mining communities can better protect their health and improve their lives. This research will address questions like: which are the toxic substances causing health problems in Maiganga Coal Mine? What is the challenging impact of toxic substances in Maiganga coal Mine?

scholarly journals Initial environmental impacts of the Obed Mountain coal mine process water spill into the Athabasca River (Alberta, Canada)

2016 ◽  
Vol 557-558 ◽  
pp. 502-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin A. Cooke ◽  
Colin Schwindt ◽  
Martin Davies ◽  
William F. Donahue ◽  
Ekram Azim
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Process Water ◽  
Athabasca River

scholarly journals Environmental impacts at coal waste disposal sites-efficiency of desulphurization technologies

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-116 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Mine Drainage ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Mining Area ◽  
Coal Waste ◽  
Coal Mining Area ◽  
Management Scheme ◽  
Pyrite Content ◽  
Specific Care

During beneficiation of coal at the coal mining area of Tula, Russia, huge volumes of coal wastes with considerable residual pyrite content are produced. These wastes that are usually disposed of without specific care in the environment are active sources of coal mine drainage generation which severely contaminates soils, surface- and groundwater and endangers the ecosystems of the area. In the present paper a complete environmental characterization research is carried out in order to determine the characteristics of the wastes, establish their acid generation potential, the leachability and bio-availability of several hazardous constituents and predict the environmental impacts at the disposal sites. Based on this data as well as on process parameters and disposal practices, an evaluation of desulphurization technologies is carried out. Experimental studies reveal that these wastes are considered as permanent sources of coal mine drainage generation and therefore cause extensive contamination at the disposal sites. In addition, due to several technological constraints of the desulphurization technologies and the characteristics of the wastes, the potential of in situ desulphurization is considered low. Desulphurization technologies present a higher potential only if applied in the framework of an integrated waste management scheme.

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