Mine Site Rehabilitation
Reclamation at the Ranger Uranium Mine, AustraliaBACKGROUND:The reclamation of the Ranger Uranium Mine, situated within Kakadu National Park, presents distinct challenges due to the inherent complexities of managing radioactive waste. This paper explores the extensive reclamation efforts undertaken to restore the landscape, ensuring adherence to stringent environmental regulations and addressing the vital concerns of Aboriginal landowners. The paper also describes the regional climate, ecological significance, and the diverse flora and fauna of Kakadu, emphasizing the broader environmental and cultural context in which the mining operations and reclamation activities occur. Open access copy available |
Reclamation and Community Dynamics: Assessing Socio Environmental Impacts of Mining in Manikpur, ChhattisgarhBACKGROUND:Mining has historically been a crucial driver of economic development, particularly in resource-abundant regions such as the Korba District in Chhattisgarh, India. This paper focuses on coal mining within this area due to its significant role in shaping the local economy, as well as its profound ecological and socio-economic impacts. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding community perceptions and effective reclamation strategies. Available with subscription or purchase |
Reclamation of Mine‐Impacted Land for Ecosystem RecoveryBACKGROUND:Available with subscription or purchase |
Automating violence? The anti-politics of ‘smart technology’ in biodiversity conservationBackgroundBiodiversity conservation initiatives, such as the UN's post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (30x30), increasingly use smart technologies. Despite recognizing Indigenous and local rights for successful conservation, these initiatives often neglect customary rights and uses. Smart technologies, like AI, camera traps, and drones, enable new surveillance methods. State, private, and corporate actors, including big tech and BINGOs, actively adopt these tools to enhance data access and form smart governance networks. Open access copy available |
Active restoration of post-mining forest benefits the activity density, but not the diversity of spider communities across the seasons in GhanaBACKGROUND:Open access copy available |
How much deforestation in sub-Saharan Africa has been caused by mining?BACKGROUND:Sub-Saharan Africa has become a major mining hub due to its vast mineral resources, which has led to significant economic growth and investment in the region since the early 2000s. However, the expansion of mining activities, especially post-2000, has raised concerns about their environmental impact, particularly in terms of deforestation and habitat disruption. The paper aims to assess the extent of deforestation caused by mining activities in Sub-Saharan Africa, employing geospatial and statistical analysis to compare areas with and without mining operations. Open access copy available |
Acid Mine Drainage from Gold Mining in South Africa: Remediation, Reuse, and Resource RecoveryBACKGROUND:Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is a persistent issue in South Africa, stemming from both active and defunct mines. It generates from waste materials, leading to severe environmental consequences such as water pollution and ecosystem disruption. The acidic and metal-rich nature of AMD poses significant environmental hazards if not properly managed. Open access copy available |
Medición y evaluación de parcelas de restauraciónDentro del marco del programa de reforestación y restauración, se llevan a cabo actividades de evaluación de la mortalidad y mediciones periódicas de las plantas en campo. Estas actividades brindan importante informacion acerca del desempeño de las especies, como por ejemplo supervivencia o crecimiento primario y secundario. Información que es escencial para la restauración de áreas degradadas por la minería. Este documento busca describir en detalle los procedimientos recomendados para llevar a cabo evaluaciones de la mortalidad y desarrollo anual de parcelas de restauración -- Open access copy available |
Restauracion de areas degradas por mineria: Instalación de parcelasEl presente informe detalla el proceso de instalación de parcelas destinadas a la reforestación, abarcando desde la fase inicial de planificación hasta la ejecución de la plantación en terreno, empleando una variedad de especies autóctonas. Estas parcelas representan un hito en Madre de Dios, al ser las primeras establecidas en zonas previamente degradadas por la actividad minera, con el propósito de investigación. -- Open access copy available |
Recuperación de la salud del suelo para la restauración de áreas degradadas por la minería aurífera aluvial en la Amazonía peruanaLa extracción de oro en los ríos de la Amazonía peruana ha provocado la aparición de áreas degradadas caracterizadas por la deforestación, baja fertilidad, contaminacion con mercurio, escasa vida microbiana y ausencia de flora y fauna. Este documento resume el proceso de recuperacion del suelo liderado por el IIAP, que busca restaurar la salud de los suelos utilizando leguminosas, promoviendo la reactivación ecosistémica y productiva de los bosques. Open access copy available |
