Introduction

This book entitled Mining Impacts and their Environmental Problems presents a comprehensive view on various mining activities and a wide spectrum of environmental challenges associated with it. Case studies presented across the global south such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America, are the first of its kind which presents a holistic and deep insight into this pressing environmental issue.

Issues Covered

In this book, thirteen chapters present various issues ranging from gold, silver, chromium, lead, coal mining, and its impacts on ambient environmental (soil, water, biodiversity) degradation and ultimately on healthy living environment surrounding human health living in the area. For this purpose, different methodologies have been used, such as water quality index, hydro-chemical characterization, and numerical simulation to identify the extent of pollution caused by mining activities.

Technological Approaches

Later, the book advocates the usage of advanced mining technologies such as advanced oxidation processes, decarbonization technologies, and a biotechnological approach for the treatment of wastewater generated due to mining activities or minimizing overall environmental degradation.

Risk Assessment and Management

Finally, it emphasizes assessing risk zone delineation and vulnerability analysis using cutting-edge tools like numerical simulation, GIS, and remote sensing, which will help in designing robust management plans and sustainable transitions, critically helpful for policy makers and decision makers.