Abstract

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