Defining “cleaner production” and “pollution prevention” in the mining context

Hilson, Gavin

doi:10.1016/s0892-6875(03)00012-8

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“…EE and CP have been discussed specifically in relation to the mining industry elsewhere [72,73]. Further studies on the theme of waste minimisation and SD programs, including case studies, have also been completed [74,75].…”

Section: Eco-efficiency and Cleaner Production Eco-efficiency (Ee)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Incorporating sustainable development in the design of mineral processing operations – Review and analysis of current approaches

McLellan

Corder

Giurco

et al. 2009

Journal of Cleaner Production

104

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a b s t r a c tThis paper reviews the tools and methodologies used for incorporating sustainability considerations into the design of mineral processing operations. It was found that while there is a range of tools and methodologies that contribute to Design for Sustainability, there is no consistent, integrated approach to support the mineral industry in incorporating a greater level of sustainability into the design process. This paper identifies the required elements in such an approach and discusses the ways in which its development would progress the industry towards sustainability.

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Section: Eco-efficiency and Cleaner Production Eco-efficiency (Ee)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Incorporating sustainable development in the design of mineral processing operations – Review and analysis of current approaches

McLellan

Corder

Giurco

et al. 2009

Journal of Cleaner Production

104

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“…Furthermore, in [14] it is mentioned that cleaner production in the mining context refers to the organization and management aiming at minimizing or reducing problems derived from mineral extraction processes. Reinforcing this idea, [17] suggests that a mine that includes within their operations tools such as cleaner production belongs to a higher development category where efficient management techniques are implemented in order to control health hazards while allowing the reduction of occupational risks.…”

Section: B Cleaner Production In the Mining Industrymentioning

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Sustainable Production Program in the Mexican Mining Industry: Occupational Risks

Reyna¹,

Duarte²,

Ibarra³

et al. 2015

Inge cuc

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Abstract-Speaking of mining and sustainability sounds contradictory, as the environmental impact generated by resource extraction is well known. However, there are mining companies that are working to be safe and environmentally friendly. An example of this is presented in this study aimed at identifying occupational risks generated by the activities of a smallscale gold and silver mine located in northwestern Mexico. The methodology followed was a Sustainable Production Program (SPP) based on a continuous cycle of five steps in which the tools of cleaner production and pollution prevention are adapted. As a result of this project, it was possible to implement SPP activities: training for workers, use of personal protective equipment and adequate handling of chemicals. As a conclusion, it was verified that SPP application helped this mining company move towards sustainable patterns of production.Keywords-Small-scale Mining, Sustainable Production, Occupational Risks, Northwest of Mexico.Resumen-Hablar de minería y sustentabilidad suena contradictorio, ya que es bien sabido el impacto ambiental que se genera por la extracción de recursos. Sin embargo, existen empresas mineras que están trabajando para ser seguras y amigables con el ambiente. Un ejemplo de lo anterior se presenta en este estudio, cuyo objetivo fue identificar los riesgos ocupacionales generados por las actividades de una pequeña mina de oro y plata ubicada en el noroeste de México. La metodología que se siguió fue un Programa de Producción Sustentable (PPS), basado en un ciclo continuo de cinco pasos, en el cual se adaptan las herramientas de producción más limpias y prevención de la contaminación. Como resultado de este proyecto, se logró implementar el PPS en actividades de: capacitación a los trabajadores, uso de equipo de protección personal y manejo de sustancias químicas. A manera de conclusión, se establece que la aplicación del PPS coadyuva a transitar hacia patrones sustentables de producción.

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“…Market pressure is generally understood as stemming from either the consumers' requirement for audited environmental performance or peer pressure from other companies, or general reputation in the market (Esty and Porter 1998;Hilson 2003;Warhurst and Mitchell 2000). Thus, an organization experiencing market pressure may act according to coercive isomorphism.…”

Section: Market Pressurementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Regardless of whether a mining company operates at home or abroad, it needs to be able to credibly show its environmental and social responsibility or else it puts its resource access, financial support and market share at risk (Humphreys 2001;Peck and Sinding 2003). In this respect, various standardized environmental management systems (EMS) have offered a way for the industry to harmonize its environmental performance with legislation, disclose information about its environmental performance to its stakeholders and in some cases to turn environmental performance into competitive advantage (Esty and Porter 1998;Hilson and Murck 2000;Hilson 2003). Despite these advantages, EMS are not considered a panacea for environmental policy (Bomsel et al 1996;Warhurst 2000).…”

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Drivers for adopting environmental management systems in the post-Soviet mining industry

Salmi

2007

Int Environ Agreements

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Defining “cleaner production” and “pollution prevention” in the mining context

Cited by 77 publications

References 45 publications

Incorporating sustainable development in the design of mineral processing operations – Review and analysis of current approaches

Incorporating sustainable development in the design of mineral processing operations – Review and analysis of current approaches

Sustainable Production Program in the Mexican Mining Industry: Occupational Risks

Drivers for adopting environmental management systems in the post-Soviet mining industry

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