Technological options for waste minimisation in the mining industry
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Elsevier
Faculty
Faculty of Education and Arts
School
School of Communications and Arts / Centre for Research in Entertainment, Arts, Technology, Education and Communications
RAS ID
4798
Abstract
Just as the application of technology in mining processes can cause pollution, it can also be harnessed to minimise, and sometimes eliminate, mine-related contaminants. Waste minimisation can be achieved through decreased waste production, waste collection, waste recycling, and the neutralisation of pollutants into detoxified forms. This article reviews examples of how technology can be used to minimise air, water, land and noise pollution in the mining industry.
DOI
10.1016/j.jclepro.2004.01.013
Comments
Driussi,C. ,Jansz,J. (2006). Technological options for waste minimisation in the mining industry. Journal of Cleaner Production. 14(8), 682-688. Available here.