Innovations in Sustainable Mining: Balancing Environment, Ecology and Economy

This book explores sustainable mining knowledge, assessing researchers on the impacts of waste and new approaches to negotiating these impacts. Mining has always been a profitable venture; however, it comes with several boons and banes. The significant advantages of mining include employment generation, the establishment of townships and trade centers, and socio—economic growth. However, the mining activity is a significant cause of environmental degradation, including soils, atmosphere, wa...