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• 	Part 2: Monitoring & Reducing the Environmental Impact of Mining Projects Andrew Bloodworth, Head of Science for Minerals & Waste for the British Geological Survey, is a specialist in geology, mineralogy, and mining investment. He talks with us about the industry as he sees it, from understanding how public perception of mining can affect investment and where he sees the
  Tags: Andrew Bloodworth | British Geological Survey | environmental mining

• Navigating the Mining Approvals Process The mining industry is entering what some are terming a second boom period. Rapid economic growth in Asia – particularly China, Latin America and Eastern Europe is fuelling demand for commodities. This demand comes with a number of challenges as the landscape surrounding the mining industry shifts, according to the 2011 trends report by Deloitte. If mining firms are to take advantage of t....Read more

  Contributor:  Mining IQ Editorial Tags: regulatory issues | mining approvals | approvals process 03/01/2011  12:00:00 AM EST

• Integrating Environmental Concerns into Construction Projects In this interview with Damon Carter, Regional Environmental Manager at John Holland Pty Ltd, he talks about how mining companies can better integrate their environmental concerns into their projects and what he thinks of the future of the resources industry in terms of construction projects. How can mining companies better integrate environmental obligations into their construction projects? Any top ....Read more

  Contributor:  Mining IQ Editorial Tags: Environmental Concerns | Environment in Construction | Environmental Management 01/23/2012  12:00:00 AM EST

• Balancing Production & Environmental Issues at the Mesa A Mine (Rio Tinto) John Giovannetti is the Senior Production Engineer/ Registered Quarry Manager - Mesa A, Operations Planning at Rio Tinto, speaks to Mining IQ about how his team manage environmental issues, vibrations and balance this with the urgent need for improved production. John Giovannetti is presenting at the Environmental Management in Mining 2012 Perth event. For more event information, please visit w....Read more

  Contributor:  Mining IQ Editorial Tags: Environmental Management in Mining | environmental issues | Dust and Noise Control 02/02/2012  12:00:00 AM EST

• Drill and Blast Update - Could Drilling and Blasting become a Greener Operation?
  

  Drill and Blast Update - Could Drilling and Blasting become a Greener Operation? The mining industry has a bad reputation for waste. Many of the byproducts of mining are toxic and difficult to dispose of safely. One product the industry tears through is oil. The industry typically uses a high level of oil in normal vehicle and machinery operations, so what happens to all this waste oil?  ....Read more
  

  
  Contributor:  Cole Latimer
  Tags: Drill and Blast | drilling and blasting | waste oil
  03/28/2012  12:00:00 AM EDT
• Western Australia's First Uranium Mine Approved
  

  Toro Energy's Wiluna uranium project has been approved by the Western Australian Government. The final environmental approvals were granted by WA environment minister Bill Marmion, who stated that the decision took three weeks, during which he consulted mines minster Norman Moore, and the minister for indigenous affairs. However he has placed strict conditions on its operation. “The....Read more
  

  
  Contributor:  Jessica Burke and Cole Latimer
  Tags: uranium project | western australian government | environmental approvals
  10/22/2012  12:00:00 AM EDT

• Mining and the Environment - Assessing the Potential Impacts of Dust Loading on Vegetation Surrounding Mine Sites Dust production has long been a critical human health issue for mining companies. Recently however, dust effects on surrounding ecosystems have been discussed and investigated, fuelling further debate about sustainable environmental management in mining. “Mechanical and physical disturbance associated with mining activities, whether it is created by blasting and digging of soil and rock, transp....Read more

  Contributor:  Mining IQ Editorial Tags: dust | environment | OHS 02/04/2013  12:00:00 AM EST

• Dallas Kachan Believes in Clean Mining
  

  Not everyone influential in mining works underground. One such leader is Dallas Kachan, the executive director of the Clean Mining Alliance, headquarted in Vancouver. The alliance is an “international trade association dedicated to raising the profile of cleaner mining initiatives and how they’re reshaping the face of mining globally. The Clean Mining Alliance exists to showcase new emerg....Read more
  

  
  Contributor:  The Clean Mining Alliance .
  Tags: Clean Mining | environmental mining | future of mining
  01/08/2013  12:00:00 AM EST

• Using Innovative Habitat Reconstruction Techniques to Restore Endangered Ecological Communities in the Gunnedah and Hunter Coalfields Using Innovative Habitat Reconstruction Techniques to Restore Endangered Ecological Communities in the Gunnedah and Hunter Coalfields Much of remnant vegetation in the Gunnedah and Hunter Coalfields is now recognised as Endangered Ecological Communities. Government and community expectations require

  Contributor:   Tags: Andrew Wright | Environmental Officer | Whitehaven Coal 03/06/2011  12:00:00 AM EST

• 	Talking about Mine Ventiliation Shaft with Bill Farnworth of Solid Energy - Huntley East Mining IQ Interviews Bill Farnworth, Thick Seam Mining Manager, Solid Energy – Huntly East, about when steps were taken to determine the optimum location when developing the Huntly East Mine Ventilation Shaft, the environmental constraints associated with the shaft construction and operation and why
  Contributor:   Tags: Ventilation | shaft | bill farnworth 07/24/2011  12:00:00 AM EDT

• 	Transparent Water Management & Measuring Environmental Impact Mining IQ interviews Stuart Ritchie, Manager of Environmental Services at Rio Tinto Coal Australia, he talks about the industry, the best methods to manage water discharge and ensuring a recognized and transparent water management. Questions include: In your opinion, what are the main pressures facing the
  Contributor:   Mining IQ Tags: Water Management | Rio Tinto | Environmental Services 07/28/2011  12:00:00 AM EDT

• Industry Q&A: Noise Control in Mining Regulatory pressure, community expectations and scrutiny have significantly increased within the industry. For mining companies to continue to operate, prosper and develop new mines, an evolving approach will be needed. The social and environmental license to operate will require companies to undertake better on-site practices. The objectives of communities together with the land-use of sites will ne....Read more

  Contributor:  John MacPherson Tags: Environmental management | Noise control | John Macpherson 04/15/2011  12:00:00 AM EDT

• Industry Q&A: What's next for the Rare Earth Industry?
  

  What's next for the rare earths industry? Mining IQ recently interviewed Anna Littleboy, Acting Director for Minerals Down Under National Research Flagship from the CSIRO.    Anna is a geologist by background. Her early career was spent actually really working on environmental risk assessments, particularly looking at contaminant transport from different forms of....Read more
  

  
  Contributor:  Anna Littleboy
  Tags: anna littleboy | rare earths | CSIRO
  05/01/2011  12:00:00 AM EDT
• Industry Q&A: Overcoming the major obstacles to a successful mine rehabilitation program
  

  Mining IQ recently interviewed Wayne Boyd, Senior Research Officer, Centre for Environmental Management, CQ University Australia. Wayne has specific knowledge and experience regarding mining rehabilitation and land rehabilitation.   How do we actually forecast the long term and hidden costs involved in the rehabilitation of a mine site? While it is very difficult to predict or plan for ....Read more
  

  
  Contributor:  Wayne Boyd
  Tags: wayne boyd | environmental management | mine rehabilitation
  05/01/2011  12:00:00 AM EDT

• The Potential Impacts of Dust Loading on Vegetation Surrounding Mine Sites Dust production has long been a critical human health issue for mining companies. Recently however, dust effects on surrounding ecosystems have been discussed and investigated, fuelling further debate about sustainable environmental management in mining “Mechanical and physical disturbance associated with mining activities, whether it is created by blasting and digging of soil and rock, transpo....Read more

  Contributor:  Mining IQ Editorial Tags: dust | environment | environmental management 01/10/2012  12:00:00 AM EST

• 	Ram Resources on their Motzfeldt Project in Greenland In this exclusive interview with Mining IQ as part of a case study presentation at the Rare Earths and Strategic Metals 2012 event,  Mike Drew, Managing Director of Ram Resources talks about their project in Motzfeldt, Greenland and what challenges they’ve faced with
  Contributor:   Mining IQ Editorial Tags: Rare Earths | Greenland | Motzfeldt 12/02/2011  12:00:00 AM EST

• 	Future Challenges for Environmental Managers in Mining In this interview with Phil Gorey, the Executive Director - Environment of the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum, he talks about how mining companies need to better integrate environmental practices into the mine cycle and what he believes are the future challenges for mine sites in WA . Questions
  Contributor:   Mining IQ Editorial Tags: future challenges for mine sites | Environmental Management | mine closure 12/07/2011  12:00:00 AM EST

• 	Top 3 Tips for Ensuring Regulatory Emissions Compliance at your Mine Site This recent podcast, hosted by Peak3 and Mining IQ, will teach you how to Identify a “best practice” program that ensures your site keeps emissions as low as reasonably achievable as required by regulatory guidelines. The podcast will ensure you take away some valuable lessons as Colin Chandler,
  Contributor:   Jacquie Bran Tags: regulatory guidelines | emissions | environmental mining 11/28/2012  12:00:00 AM EST

• 	How to Transform Asset operations at your Mine Site How Increasing Regulatory & Environmental, Health and Safety Oversight is Affecting the Mining Industry in Australia and New Zealand ...and how you can set yourself up to overcome the associated challenges! Organizations that design, construct, and operate large plants and facilities are facing growing
  Contributor:   Mining IQ Editorial Tags: Martin Richrads | EMC | EPFM 03/15/2013  12:00:00 AM EDT

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