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Hydrochemical impacts of shallow rock industrial-scale mining activities close to sensitive constructed and natural wetlands were investigated. The shallow surficial groundwater and surface water in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) were characterized. The chemical composition of sulfate and chloride in groundwater …Web
The study revealed that open cast mining of limestone rock's and direct contact of wastewater from the cement plants into the water …Web
Limestone is an essential raw material for cement production. To meet the growing demand, several new mines have come up in the recent years. Limestone mining activities lead to environmental ...Web
Coal mines are the chief formators of AMD in Nigeria, although occurrences have also been reported in other mining sites such as tin, barite, gold, lead-zinc ore, limestone, among others [5,12 ...Web
Limestone mining at Lanjiberna limestone and dolomite quarry has created positive as well negative impacts on ground water. With further deepening of the mine, drawdown trend (negative effect) is observed and at the same time ground water recharge of the order of 4,527.48 m3/day, through mine pits (positive impact) is noticed. The …Web
Land subsidence has been witnessed in various parts of the world where exploitation of groundwater has been high. One of the most prominent cases of land subsidence is in Mexico, where buildings have been tilting due to differential rate of land sinking. In Indonesia, over the last decade, the capital city Jakarta has sunk more than …Web
by Sahana Ghosh on 29 November 2018. India's National Green Tribunal in 2014 banned rat hole mining of coal and its transportation over concerns for the environment and labour conditions in the tribal-majority state of Meghalaya. Rat hole mining of coal is an unscientific practice to extract coal through narrow tunnels into the ground.Web
The types of coastal mining activities in the WIO countries considered in the context of the chapter are: • Quarrying of coral rock and limestone for cement manufacturing and course aggregates for concrete and road building; • Artisanal sand mining from the catchment, flood-plains, river banks, estuaries and lagoons;Web
Lowering water tables prior to mining, i.e. dewatering, is done to maintain stable slopes and safe working conditions. However, aquifer dewatering poses considerable hydrological risks to regional groundwater by creating extensive and prolonged cones of depression, lowering the water table, and causing land subsidence and water …Web
It not only causes unhealthy ecosystem but also impacts food production, biodiversity, and livelihoods. The human need and greed impact the whole community …Web
According to the effect of limestone mining in the region, it is proposed that all stakeholders, in particular the owners of mines and cement plants, should pay the requisite attention to the environmental issues prevailing throughout the area. ... [11]. The dust forms as leachate and penetrate the ground surface affects the ground water ...Web
Kumar et al. (2022) investigated the concentrations of primordial radionuclides in soil samples taken from mining and non-mining areas in Ariyalur taluk, Tamil Nadu, South India. To get the measurements that were most significant to groundwater quality, the same dataset was evaluated using three distinct methodologies.Web
Rock fragmentation due to blasting depends upon many parameters. The properties of the explosive are one of them. In limestone quarries, ammonium nitrate–fuel oil (ANFO) or site mixed emulsion (SME) are generally used for rock fragmentation. Both these explosives cause substantial changes in the breakage mechanism of rockmass …Web
Effect on land. India is ranked number one for its excessive groundwater usage. Even within India, the northern Gangetic plains are exploited more than other parts. The impact of disappearing ...Web
disruption of ground water systems, including its flow pattern. Ground water levels may be permanently or temporarily lowered, shallow aquifers may be drained or physically …Web
Seawater intrusion is the main problem for groundwater resources in many coastal areas of Gujarat and the situation can worsen with more pumping and mismanaged limestone mining activities (Pujari ...Web
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The incessant increasing population; expansion of irrigated lands; increased abstraction of groundwater for irrigation, domestic, and industrial uses; and subsequent economic development have resulted in a noticeable rise in water demand, resulting in notable changes in groundwater quality (Wada et al. 2010) .India, more than any other …Web
Explores impact of mining on deforestation across 314 districts of India for 2001–2014. Impact of key minerals such as iron, coal, bauxite, limestone and granite is assessed. Coal, iron or limestone producing districts suffered 450 sq km of extra forest cover loss. Districts not producing any of the key minerals had 350 km 2 lower forest loss.Web
large volumes of toxic tailings of enrichment, pollution of soil, surface and groundwater. The environmental situation in the area of activity of the plant can be characterized as a crisis. The Bilyutinsky mine of chemically pure limestone is characterized by the largest mechanical disturbances of the natural environment.Web
Excavation of minerals from the earth's surface leads to extensive forest loss and the extent of deforestation is higher in the case of illegal mining activities (Ranjan 2018). In India, an average 450 km 2 higher loss of forest cover is observed in coal, iron or limestone producing districts compared to non-producing minerals (Ranjan 2019).Web
Groundwater vulnerability studies are sources of essential information for the management of water resources, aiming at the water quality preservation. Different methodologies for estimating the groundwater vulnerability, in general, or of the karst aquifer, in particular, are known. Among them, DRASTIC is one of the most popular due …Web
In this paper, we have reviewed the status of limestone mining and its environmental implications in Meghalaya, India. Results …Web
The upper surface of earth is removed during excavation of minerals and ores, generating waste rocks. Under the influence of high precipitation and temperature, waste rocks generate AMD and contaminate water resources. The excavated rocks are used for refilling abandoned open pit mines after the closure.Web
Although, studies on impact of limestone mining on water and soil have been done [11] [12] [13][14][15], no information is available on the effect of cement dust on soil in and around the cement ...Web
In this paper, we have reviewed the status of limestone mining and its environmental implications in Meghalaya, India. Results on impact of limestone mining on quality of water, soil and air ...Web
Groundwater is the major source of drinking water, which contributes 0.6% freshwater out of total water resources. Therefore, it is an important natural source to sustain life on the earth (Utom et al. 2013).About 1.5 billion people directly or indirectly depend on groundwater for drinking purpose and withdrawing around 600 to 700 × 10 3 …Web
Limestone mining in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India is being carried out extensively for the production of cement. Extraction of limestone is done mainly by adopting opencast method of mining ...Web
The impact of mining on deforestation varies considerably across minerals and countries. Gold mining in Guyana, during 2000–2009, was responsible for causing 60% of the total deforestation in the country (Lowe, 2014, Laing, 2015). In 2009, it led to a loss of 9000 ha of forests, which accounted for 90% of deforestation from all sources (Lowe ...Web
At the first stage of coal mining, massive human withdrawal of water occurred from wells around the mines and the water from the …Web
Cement grade high-quality limestone is easily and abundantly available across India. Limestone, being an essential constituent of all types of cement manufacturing, is largely consumed in the cement industry to the extent of nearly 85% or more of its production, which is the highest from among all other limestone-consuming …Web
Coal thermal power plants are critical sources of heavy metal pollution in groundwater with a significant health hazard. The current study assessed the seasonal (pre and post-monsoon) concentration of aluminum, arsenic, iron, cobalt, manganese, nickel, copper, chromium, cadmium, lead and zinc concentrations in groundwater along with …Web