This study asks: Do environmental impacts from historic iron mining in the Mesabi Range persist? Mapping historic mining and current lake water quality within the Mesabi Iron Range suggests
59;Young, G., Chen, Y., and Yang, M. (). Concentrations, distribution, and risk assessment of heavy metals in the iron tailings of Yeshan
The environmental impact of iron ore mining in all its phases from excavation to beneficiation to transportation and beyond may have detrimental effects on air quality, water quality, biological
98;Mining can directly and indirectly affect social and environmental systems in a range of positive and negative ways, and may result in societal benefits, but may also cause
This study assessed the environmental and socio-economic impacts of iron ore exploration activities in Uganda, specifically focusing on iron ore mines in Muko Sub-County, Rubanda
71;For example, the N5 iron ore mine increased its production from 11 Mt in 2001 to 54 Mt in 2013 and the N4W mine from 15 Mt in 2001 to almost 40 Mt in 2012. Some mines are
Here environmental impact assessment (EIA) can be very helpful for mining industry to maximize the production with respect to minimizing environmental damage. EIA also helps assist
199811;The state of Goa covers an area of only 0.11 % of India (Bhushan and Hazra 2008), but 18 % of iron ore comes from this state (IMYB 2010) accounting for 5 million
However, mining of iron ore has copious negative impacts on the environment. It degrades natural landscapes, surface and ground water quality, flora and fauna, as well as the ambient air
11;The world iron ore mining industry’s GHG emissions are almost exclusively linked to energy consumed during mining and removing of vegetation during the production process,
2016223;Iron ore is the most essential ingredient in steel making. However, extraction of iron ore has numerous negative impacts on the environment. Apart from the direct physical
Effects of Mining on the Environment. Below are the negative effects of mining on the environment. Erosion; Sinkholes ; Water Quantity; Water Pollution; Air Pollution; Acid Mine
199811;The state of Goa covers an area of only 0.11 % of India (Bhushan and Hazra 2008), but 18 % of iron ore comes from this state (IMYB
2016223;Iron ore is the most essential ingredient in steel making. However, extraction of iron ore has numerous negative impacts on the
20161229;Next to coal and line, iron ore mines are the biggest contributor to total mining wastes generated in India. According to the data of the Indian Bureau of mines (IBM),
Effects of Mining on the Environment. Below are the negative effects of mining on the environment. Erosion; Sinkholes ; Water Quantity; Water Pollution; Air Pollution; Acid Mine
2015121;Impacts from mining for 1.0 kg iron ore produced; LCA – Life cycle assessment – proved to be a powerful tool in the assessment of environmental impacts
2025323;To mitigate the environmental impact of iron mining and reduce water pollution, modern mining programs aim to remove and reuse harmful chemicals, minimizing the toxicity
2024121;In the case of Brazilian iron ore, mining companies control the extraction, land transport, and sea shipping until the ore reaches the port of the final consumer. (2015)
420;In May 2020, Rio Tinto blew up a 46,000-year-old Aboriginal heritage site to expand their iron ore mine. This event sparked international outrage and highlighted the need
11;Increased mining activity of iron ore has led to the generation of voluminous wastes of various nature, especially during the different stages of its extraction and production.
This study assessed the environmental and socio-economic impacts of iron ore exploration activities in Uganda, specifically focusing on iron ore mines in Muko Sub-County, Rubanda
In turn, business strategies determine the social and environmental impacts of iron ore mines. Altain Khuder is currently the second largest iron ore producer in Mongolia. As it is located
In this study, the impacts of iron ore mining on environmental issues such as air, water, soil, and health on the population are reviewed. The review reports that the concentrations of NO2,
201411;Historical trends for some sectors of the Western Australian mining industry—ore and/or waste rock for coal, bauxite, diamonds, iron ore, base metals (Cu, Ni, Pb–Zn) and gold
2016511;In recent years very little attention has been placed on the environmental impact of iron ore mining across the globe in terms of
Iron ore reserves are predominantly seen in Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka are
201511;Million tons of useful minerals are discarded in terms of fines and slimes every year, which leads to a rise in mines waste and environmental impact [4]. It is estimated that
This study asks: Do environmental impacts from historic iron mining in the Mesabi Range persist? Mapping historic mining and current lake water quality within the Mesabi Iron Range suggests
2025223;Environmental Impact. Iron ore mining has a significant environmental footprint. Large-scale extraction leads to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and the destruction of