Incorporating sustainable development in the design of mineral

This paper reviews the tools and methodologies used for incorporating sustainability considerations into the design of mineral processing operations. It was found that while there is a range of tools and methodologies that contribute to Design for Sustainability, there is no consistent, integrated approach to support the mineral industry in incorporating a greater level …

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Incorporating sustainable development in the design of mineral

This paper reviews the tools and methodologies used for incorporating sustainability considerations into the design of mineral processing operations.

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Sustainable development in the mining industry: clarifying the

This paper examines sustainable development in the corporate mining context, and provides some guidelines for mining companies seeking to operate more sustainably.

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Sustainable development in the mining industry: clarifying the

Although many have defined and applied the concept differently (see Fig. 1), sustainable development, generally, is the combination of enhanced socioeconomic growth and development, and improved environmental protection and pollution prevention.It first received global endorsement as a management and developmental strategy at the highly popularized …

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Mineral security essential to achieving the Sustainable Development

Minerals are essential ingredients of the Sustainable Development Goals, but in contrast to other natural resources, they are missing from the goals and targets. This Perspective explores why and ...

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Mining and Minerals

Mining is associated with obtaining various minerals and is one of the oldest documented areas of human activity. Mining activities focus on deposits of minerals (Mero et al. 2017).The concept of sustainable development is essential for the mining industry, as its activities concern nonrenewable geological resources of a limited amount in the Earth's crust.

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Sustainable practices in the management of mining waste: A …

The challenges of reusing mining and mineral-processing wastes. Science (2012) BioteQ, 2016, BioteQ, Environmental Technologies. ... Mining industry is closely linked with sustainable development, which leads to positive and negative impacts of this industry on three key principles of sustainable development, including society, economy, and ...

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Sustainable development principles for the disposal of mining and

Examines mining and mineral processing wastes with respect to sustainable development. Finds that there is still a need for collective agreement on standards of practise. Develops a set of principles and discusses implications for practise. Finds that future trends in mining and processing may compound the challenges. Emphasises the role of paste and …

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Mining's next chapter: innovation, sustainability and progress

The industry's reaction to rising demand presents a chance for mining and metals to play central roles in sustainable innovation, resource management and global …

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Sustainable supply chain management for minerals

As inputs to virtually all supply chains (SCs), mineral resources drive the modern economy. However, despite the substantial sustainability impact of the initial stages of mineral SCs, these remain largely outside the scope of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). This paper aims to map the intersection of the literature on sustainability in mineral SCs and …

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Sustainability and Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources …

Although the concept of sustainable development is widely accepted, yet the implementation of sustainable development has not moved beyond some slow and incremental steps for transformative action. The major bottlenecks have been identified (Nandi 2012) as: (a) Lack of leadership (b) Tendency of each sector to wait on the other to take the ...

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From mineral processing to waste management and recycling: …

Beyond the notions of resource and reserve, the traditional extractive industry (mines and quarries) and the world of waste treatment and recycling implement similar processing technologies. Some mineral processing and metallurgical concepts associated with ore processing can be transferred to the exploitation of mining, metallurgical and ...

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Mineral resource extraction and environmental sustainability for …

Recognizing the urgent need for a collective response to this crisis, the concept of sustainable development emerged during the Rio de Janeiro conference in 1992. This concept provided a promising avenue for global cohesion, offering a framework to address environmental pollution and the imminent threat of climate change, thereby safeguarding ...

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Sustainable Development Considerations in Copper Hydrometallurgy …

The classic Brundtland Commission definition of sustainable development is "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" [].A report by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) discusses other related concepts such as ecoefficiency and product stewardship and …

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Advancing toward sustainability: The emergence of green mining

These green alternatives are expected to gain traction for mineral processing. ... Green mining—a holistic concept for sustainable and acceptable mineral production. Ann. Geophys, 60 (2017), pp. 1-7. Google Scholar ... Mining industry and sustainable development: time for change. Food Energy Secur, 6 (2) ...

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How to Advance Sustainable Mining | International …

The extractives or mining industry cause some of the most dramatic impacts on the natural environment and human health. ... Action Plan called on the UN Secretary-General to provide a platform for the exchange of …

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Mineral resources and the green economy: A blueprint for sustainable

The effective utilization of mineral resources serves as a crucial foundation for sustainable development within the context of a green economy. Achieving optimal resource use requires a dual focus on reducing carbon dioxide emissions and minimizing waste generation across the entire lifecycle—from extraction and processing to utilization ...

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Sustainable development policies in Canada's mining sector: an …

Since the release of the Brundtland Commission's landmark report Our Common Future, 1987, there has been an increased commitment by both government and industry to environmental protection and extended socioeconomic responsibility.The Brundtland Report highlights the need to account for the impact of industrial activities and offers a vision of …

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Sustainable and responsible development of minerals

Significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions arising from energy-intensive mining and processing activities. Environmental impacts, including biodiversity loss and social disruption due to land use change, water depletion and …

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Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources | SpringerLink

Hence, the challenge of "Sustainable Development in the Mines and Minerals sector" is to ensure "environmental responsibility" during mining and processing, in which the …

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BRIEF #26 How to Advance Sustainable Mining

ow to Advance Sustainable Mining after closure for rehabilitation purposes; and (c) foster sustainable mining practices. The WSSD also contributed to the establishment of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) to improve governance and decision-making to leverage mining for sustainable development.

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Mineral Processing

Researchers from the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) and mining industry representatives are confident major strides in mineral processing are ahead following the first in-person meeting of the Collaborative Consortium for Coarse Particle Processing Research (CPR).

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Mining Resource Corridor development in Nigeria: critical

The low crude oil prices in 2019 add momentum to Nigeria's need for economic diversification as its foreign earnings come primarily from crude oil sales. As a result, Nigeria is seeking to explore other economic potentials, such as developing a Mining Resource Corridor (MRC) to reduce poverty and assist the country's sustained growth and development. MRCs …

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Mineral Processing

Mineral processing, mineral beneficiation, or upgradation involves handling three primary types of ROM material, which have been blasted, fragmented, and brought out from an in situ position. These materials can be used directly or by simple or complex processing and even by applying extractive metallurgy like hydrometallurgical or pyrometallurgical methods.

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SUSTAINABLE MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: …

generations. Sustainable development of mineral resources seeks to attain a balance between economic development, environmental protection, community benefits, and government responsibilities. This can be realised through responsible mining and processing guided by sustainable resource development, best

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Mineral resources and the green economy: A blueprint for sustainable

In recent decades, the dynamic interplay between innovation progress and sustainable development has garnered substantial attention in academic and policy circles. Innovations, encompassing technological advancements, organizational strategies, and societal practices, play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable development goals and outcomes.

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Mass-Balance-Consistent Geological Stock Accounting: A …

addressing mineral depletion or answering questions about the long-term sustainable supply. Our integrative review findsthat the lack of a robust theoretical concept and framework for mass-balance ()-consistent geological stock accounting hinders systematic industry-government data integration, resource governance, and strategy development.

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How to Advance Sustainable Mining | International …

In collaboration with academic researchers, the Council has developed a matrix approach to identify technology solutions for the mining sector across six UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): nutrition and …

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Mining and the sustainable development goals: Prioritizing

Inability to ensure sustainable mining practice has brought the awareness that mining enterprises must be more pragmatic on achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in their operations. This research propose a new approach to select and prioritize relevant targets to the industry, which will allow companies, communities, and public authorities to …

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Towards sustainability in mineral resources

Integrating sustainability in mineral resources management is critical to sustainably sourcing and producing metals and achieving sustainable development goals. This requires …

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