Abstract

Covers diverse aspects of mineral exploration across the entire value chain, from mine planning and design to mine closure and site remediation Provides the state-of-the-art in emerging technologies in the field of mining, machinery, automation, and environmental protection Presents detailed case studies as well as fundamental approaches to remediation and bioremediation, as well as issues concerning water, effluents, and energy issues in mines Proposes a new path in the debate on the sustainability of mining operations, with special emphasis on water and energy Addresses all aspects of health and safety assurance, risk assessment, and hazard identification