3. Dust is a major environmental concern associated with mineral sites. Residents living in proximity to mineral sites can potentially be affected by site dust up to 1km from the source, although continual or severe concerns about dust sources are most likely to be experienced near to dust sources, generally within 100 metres.
Environmental Effects of Extracting and Using Mineral Resources The scale and level of requirement of minerals have increased manifold in our country and it is heading towards the stage where much larger consumption of minerals will be inevitable to sustain even the minimum growth rate of our economy.
environmental impacts and mitigating measures that can be employed to minimise such effects. 1.2 Relevant Legislation Sections 54, 59, 60 and 61 of the Crown Minerals Act cover the issue of right of access. The Act requires that both a permit and an access arrangement are needed before any prospecting, exploration or
Environmental Effects of Extraction Mineral Resources. Environmental costs of extracting mineral resources are explained in terms of land degradation, solid waste, air and water pollution, vibrations and health hazards. Land Degradation:
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3. Dust is a major environmental concern associated with mineral sites. Residents living in proximity to mineral sites can potentially be affected by site dust up to 1km from the source, although continual or severe concerns about dust sources are most likely to be experienced near to dust sources, generally within 100 metres.