Negative environmental events make the headlines. Mining industry examples are the recent incidents at Summitville, Colorado, US, and the cyanide leak at Cambri

Since the mining industry is still expanding, comprehensive information on the effects of mining activities on the environment is needed. This book provides inf

Environmental Impacts of Mining is a comprehensive reference addressing some of the most significant environmental problems associated with mining. These issues

This first Issue in the series contains nine articles written by leading British and American experts from the mining industry, regulatory authorities, and acad

Illustrated by a detailed comparative examination of mining regulations and environmental impact assessment (EIA) in the USA (the second largest producer of coa