Gypsum mining spoil improves plant emergence and growth …
The Bureau of Land Management has released the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed expansion of the US Gypsum Mine and associated water lines in …
Gypsum Extraction in Kashmir Impacts Health, Environment
"[Gypsum mining] has had harmful effects. Medical experts say mining can have [a] serious impact on [the] health of people and this may cause damage to their lungs," says Mubashir Ahmad, coordinator of CEE Himalaya. According to the organization, suspended particulate matter has increased greatly in the area, due to the mining of …
An assessment of the impacts of Gypsum mining on …
contributor to water contamination. Discussions in the literature on impacts of gypsum mining on water quality are not conclusive as they tend to be site specific and lack in details. This study sought to establish the impacts of gypsum extraction activities on water quality in Kajiado. The study adopted the Mixed Method Research design.
Gypsum Plasterboard and the environment
Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate (Gypsum) is commonly hydrated by groundwater. The UK is largely self-sufficient in gypsum. The material can be found in seams in the Pennines and the Midlands, but the biggest source of extraction is in East Sussex where mining extracts some 100,000 tonnes of gypsum a year from 100 m below the High Weald.
Impacts of metal mining on river systems: a global assessment
Mining for metals produces waste containing toxic elements such as mercury and arsenic. Macklin et al. compiled global data on the locations of active and inactive metal mines and tailings dams, which hold mine waste.Using hydrologic models, they assessed river system contamination from mines and failed tailings dams and …
Sustainability | Free Full-Text | Quantifying Environmental …
The ongoing global climate change and the associated environmental degradation pose a threat to Europe and the rest of the world. Raw materials and energy are required to produce building materials, which are used for construction purposes. Resulting buildings and structures generate waste during construction, operation, and …
Socio-economic and Environmental Impact Analysis of Khothagpa Gypsum Mine
Bhutan is rich in mineral resources such as dolomite, limestone, slate, and coal. It also has small deposits of marble, quartzite, granite, talc, iron ore, and pink shale. Mining in Bhutan started in the early 1970s and it was mostly carried out by the government enterprises. Gradually under the auspices of policy of privatization, mining sector operations were …
Environmental impacts of the gypsum mining operation at …
Abstract. The impacts of quarrying of the gypsum deposits on the environment at Maqna, Tabuk, were evaluated by intensive field studies including in situ testing, mapping and sampling of gypsum and well water. Field and laboratory tests were made to determine the engineering properties including tensile and compressive …
Environmental impacts of the gypsum mining operation at Maqna …
The impacts of quarrying of the gypsum deposits on the environment at Maqna, Tabuk, were evaluated by intensive field studies including in situ testing, mapping and sampling of gypsum and well water.
Review A review on the impact of mining and mineral processing
About the environmental impacts of mining and mineral processing, it can be generally classified as waste management, acid mine drainage, sedimentation, metals deposition, and biodiversity. The processes produce a considerable amount of waste outputs, which depends on the type of mineral to be mined and type of ore deposit. ...
Socio-economic and environmental impact analysis of Khothagpa gypsum mine
Bhutan is rich in mineral resources such as dolomite, limestone, slate, and coal. It also has small deposits of marble, quartzite, granite, talc, iron ore, and pink shale. Mining in Bhutan started in the early 1970s and it was mostly carried out by the government enterprises. Gradually under the auspices of policy of privatisation, mining sector operations were …
An assessment of the impacts of Gypsum mining on water …
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Environmental Impacts of Gypsum Mineral Mining and …
Explore the environmental impact of gypsum mining: water contamination, soil degradation, and air pollution risks. Discover sustainable practices and regulatory frameworks for a greener future in mineral extraction.
The Impacts of Mining Industry: Socio-Economics and Political Impacts
The varied mining impacts can be classified in sev eral ways as presented in the table below. Table 1 : Classification of Mining Industry Impacts. Criteria . Details . Functionality .
Survey and Analysis Of Plant Communities Growing On …
Plant communities growing on gypsum are under threat from mining and the impact of altered hydrology associated with areas in the lower part of the landscape in the …
(PDF) ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF GYPSUM MINING …
Mining activities expose the land to erosion, water pollution and other environmental disasters which pose threat to humans. This study aimed at assessing the impact of land degradation because of ...
Past, Present, and Future of Texas Industrial Minerals | Mining …
Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration - Texas is a major producer of industrial mineral resources required by the state's ever-growing population that now exceeds 28 million. ... Texas industrial minerals from 2000 through 2015. Other includes the combined values of all clays, dimension stone, gypsum, helium [crude, grade-A (2000–12)], silver ...
Gypsum
Most of the world's gypsum is produced by surface-mining operations. In the United States, gypsum is mined in about 19 states. The states producing the most gypsum are Oklahoma, Iowa, Nevada, Texas, and …
Environmental impacts of the gypsum mining operation at Maqna …
The impacts of quarrying of the gypsum deposits on the environment at Maqna, Tabuk, were evaluated by intensive field studies including in situ testing, mapping and sampling of gypsum and well water. Field and laboratory tests were made to determine the engineering properties including tensile and compressive strengths, unit weight, fracture spacing and …
Gypsum
Lake MacDonnell, with a resource of ~500 Mt, is Australia's largest gypsum mine (Warren, 1983). Operations commenced in 1919, and production in 2013 was ~ 3.5 Mtonne. The deposit has been operated by Gypsum Resources of Australia Pty Ltd since 1984 when CSR Ltd and Boral Ltd combined their separate operations.
Digging Deep: Experts Assess Environmental Impacts Of Proposed Mine
When a mining operation spreads out across hundreds of acres, some environmental impact is inevitable. Opponents of the Rocky Mountain Industrials limestone mine expansion near Glenwood Springs say its proposed footprint of more than 400 acres would push that impact beyond what they consider acceptable.
URBAN MINING OF E-WASTE MANAGEMENT GLOBALLY: …
The second dimension of urban mining's impact is closely tied to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The third layer of impact extends across multiple SDGs, including SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), ... The study stresses the significance of shifting to a circular economy to manage gypsum waste. It underscores …
A STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF …
A STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES: A CASE STUDY OF GYPSUM MINING IN KAJIADO, KENYA OMOTI KEFA MISUKO A Thesis Submitted to the Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research of Kabarak University
Socio-economic and Environmental Impact Analysis of Khothagpa Gypsum Mine
Socio-economic and Environmental Impact Analysis of Khothagpa Gypsum Mine. Socio-economic and Environmental Impact Analysis of Khothagpa Gypsum Mine. Karma Galay. 2017. A scholarly bi-annual publication on the social, cultural and economic aspects of Bhutan. See Full PDF Download PDF.
Mining and biodiversity: key issues and research needs in …
2. The many ways mining activities impact biodiversity. Mining affects biodiversity at multiple spatial scales (site, landscape, regional and global) through direct (i.e. mineral extraction) and indirect processes (via industries supporting mining operations, and external stakeholders who gain access to biodiversity-rich areas as the result of …
Health impacts of industrial mining on surrounding …
Industrial mining projects can play an important role in global sustainable development if associated health risks are minimised and opportunities maximised. While a broad body of evidence from quantitative studies exists that establishes the interlinkages between mining operations and effects on public health, little research has been …
Impacts for half of the world's mining areas are …
Mining is a crucial industry — from iron and copper to gravel and sand, we depend on it for the basic building blocks of the modern world. It is a fast changing sector, as the clean energy ...
Mining industry in Spain
Regarding the different mineral resources extracted, quarry stones like sand and gravel, limestone, gypsum, and granite account for the largest number of sites in Spain, with more than 2,000 in 2020.
Evaluation of engineering properties and environmental …
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the engineering and environmental properties of recycled gypsum stabilized soil, which includes compaction …
Socio-economic and Environmental Impact Analysis of …
the communities, the impacts outlined in the study are mostly perceived ones. Part 2: A brief background of Khothagpa gypsum mine The gypsum mine is located at Khothagpa village, some 13 kilometers below Pemagatshel town. It has a total mine area of 26.67 hectares. Mining first began in the early 1980s and was managed by the department of ...
[The analysis of health effects of exposure to occupational hazards …
Objective: To investigate the health of gypsum miners in Hubei province and analyze the health effects of occupational disease hazards exposure on gypsum miners.Methods: In April 2017, occupational disease hazard factors were tested on the site of a gypsum mine, and 500 workers were selected by random sampling to conduct …
An assessment of the impacts of Gypsum mining on water …
The impact of gypsum mine water: a case study on morphology and DNA integrity in the freshwater invertebrate Gamarrus balanicus. Journal of environmental pollution, Vol. 189 (2014) 229 - 238 . Tiwary, R. K. (2001). Environmental impact of coal mining on water regime and its management. Water air and soil pollution, Vol. 132(1 …