Environmental protection recommendations for petroleum and mining operations in Asian offshore areas

Environmental protection law and geological and mining law require the mineral mining plant to protect its surroundings from the effects of mining operations. This also applies to the negative impact of vibrations induced by blasting works on people and construction facilities. Effective protection is only possible if the level of this impact is known, therefore it is necessary to record it. The thesis formulated in this way has been and continues to be the guiding principle of the research works carried out in the AGH Laboratory of Blasting Work and Environmental Protection. As a result of these works are procedures for conducting preventive activities by open-pit mines in order to minimize the impact of blasting on facilities in the surrounding area. An important element of this activity is the monitoring of vibrations in constructions, which is a source of knowledge for excavation supervisors and engineers performing blasting works, thus contributing to raising the awareness of the responsible operation of the mining plant. Developed in the Laboratory of the Mine's Vibration Monitoring Station (KSMD), after several modernizations, it became a fully automated system for monitoring and recording the impact of blasting works on the surrounding environment. Currently, there are 30 measuring devices in 10 open-pit mines, and additional 8 devices are used to provide periodic measurement and recording services for the mines concerned.

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Chile glacier protection legislation will move slowly

Emerald Expert Briefings ◽

10.1108/oxan-db249816 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Environmental Protection ◽

Economic Activity ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Mining Operations ◽

Content Type ◽

Prolonged Drought ◽

Protection Legislation

Subject Glacier protection legislation in Chile. Significance A prolonged drought has heightened public awareness of the risks that climate change poses for Chile. However, a battle in Congress over glaciers illustrates the persistence of entrenched attitudes that view environmental protection and economic activity as inherently antagonistic. Impacts The government’s choice of the Mining Ministry to represent it in debating the bill suggests alignment with the mining lobby. The bill’s proponents will be up against the government’s powers to control the order of business in Congress. When covered with dust, as from mining operations, glaciers will melt more quickly because they cannot deflect the sun’s rays.

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Investment outlays on environmental protection in Polish coal mining

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/201910801008 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 108 ◽

pp. 01008

Author(s):

Romuald Ogrodnik

Keyword(s):

Environmental Protection ◽

Social Acceptance ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Soil Protection ◽

Crucial Importance ◽

Mining Operations ◽

Mining Companies ◽

Main Complaint ◽

Market Situation ◽

Impact Of Mining

Nowadays, the functioning of mining companies is conditional not only on the market situation, but also on the good relations with stakeholders. Good relations with recipients, suppliers, employees as well as with local communities and environmental organisations are of crucial importance. Social acceptance is becoming one of the primary conditions for mining operations. The main complaint faced by mining companies is their negative impact on the environment. It is, therefore, important to determine not only the measures aimed at reducing the negative impact of mining on the environment, but also the amount of expenditures allocated for this purpose. The main aim of this study is to analyse the investment outlays allocated for environmental protection. In order to support the aim of the study, a statistical analysis of data from 2003-2016 was carried out in terms of the structure of outlays for environmental protection: air and climate protection, water and sewage management, and soil protection, as well as protection against noise and vibration.

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Mining. A Millennium Long Road

10.15407/akademperiodyka.259.324 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

V.P. Nagornyi ◽

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V.M. Hloba ◽

Keyword(s):

Young People ◽

Environmental Protection ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Gas Production ◽

Mining Science ◽

Mining Operations ◽

Oil And Gas Production ◽

The Earth ◽

Mining Methods

The question of structure of the Earth is stated. Minerals and their use are described. Information on the history and basics of mining, methods of mining, extraction of solid minerals, blasting technology, oil and gas production is presented. The issues of development of mining science and mining education, environmental protection during mining operations are considered. Mining themes in painting and art are reflected. An overview of the main directions of mining development in the XXI century is given. For the mass reader, especially young people who choose mining professions.

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Challenges for science: the exploitation of deep deposits

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/20187100008 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 71 ◽

pp. 00008

Author(s):

Miranda Ptak ◽

Paula Podolska ◽

Robert Podolski

Keyword(s):

Research And Development ◽

Environmental Protection ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Interdisciplinary Approach ◽

Think Tanks ◽

Mining Operations ◽

Deep Mining ◽

Legal Problems ◽

The World ◽

Entire World

The article poses open invitation questions directed towards young scientists. The questions result from the analysis of condition met in deep mining, both in Poland and all around the world, based on selected examples. A conference devoted to the interdisciplinary issues related to mining and geology, gathering Ph. D. students and young scholars is an ideal platform to inspire research and curiosity of new occurring phenomena but also to verify the directions of research on an ongoing basis. Each month, each year, brings new solutions supporting further research and development. The main topic of this paper is indication of technical and legal problems that need to be resolved as they may be a barrier to further mining operations. The aforementioned problems can be divided into those related directly to the exploitation, occupational safety, and environmental protection. The article illustrates the solutions and experiences from the entire world that should be considered during analysis and solution appropriately adjusted and introduced into execution. Exploitation of new “Glogow Gleboki Przemyslowy” (GGP) project is the primary task of KGHM for the next 10 years. Development plan requires an interdisciplinary approach. It needs to be based on worldwide experiences and the most recent technical and technological solutions as well as crucial analysis of think tanks bodies.

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