Effect of income, industry structure and environmental regulation on the ecological impacts of mining: An analysis for Guangxi Province in China

Shiquan, Dou; Xu, Deyi; Keenan, Rodney J.

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136654

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“…Ecological damage resulting from mineral resource exploitation may be inevitable, but effective planning, design, and regulation can help mitigate these impacts. Technological advancements and process enhancements can address many environmental issues such as noise, dust, and water pollution, but some pollution effects, notably groundwater and heavy metal pollution, persist and pose challenges for remediation [49]. Thus, identifying potential risks in the process of repurposing mining heritage is of paramount importance.…”

Section: Risk Variables Identified In Mining Heritage Reusementioning

confidence: 99%

Mining Heritage Reuse Risks: A Systematic Review

Guo,

Yang,

Liu

2024

Sustainability

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Mining heritage reuse refers to the practice of repurposing former mining sites and their associated structures, landscapes, and communities for new uses, which plays a critical role in the green transformation of countries that are heavily reliant on mining resources. Nonetheless, repurposing closed mining sites comes with its own set of risks. Given these complexities, conducting a comprehensive risk analysis is imperative. Adhering to the PRISMA guidelines, this study established a systematic review for assessing risks in mining heritage reuse. We meticulously screened literature from Web of Science (WoS), Engineer Village (EI), and Wiley, ultimately focusing on 12 pertinent articles. Our findings categorize the repurposing of mining heritage into six distinct sectors: renewable energy, agriculture, residential developments, tourism, forestry, and underground laboratories. Analysis of the extant literature reveals a predominant focus on the environmental and technical aspects of risks, with less attention paid to the social dimensions of risks. A key contribution of this review is the introduction of the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model and a multi-hazard approach to examining risks associated with mining heritage reuse. Consequently, future research on the risks of repurposing mining heritage is recommended to incorporate assessments of social-level risks and the interplay among various risk factors.

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Section: Risk Variables Identified In Mining Heritage Reusementioning

confidence: 99%

Mining Heritage Reuse Risks: A Systematic Review

Guo,

Yang,

Liu

2024

Sustainability

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“…Transportation infrastructure accelerates interregional factor ow and reduces transportation costs, thus playing the role of economic improvement (Han et al,2023). At the same time, the construction of transportation infrastructure is itself an economic production activity, which requires a large amount of human and material resources (Dou et al,2023). Its development will inevitably produce a certain economic value, which will lead to an increase in the income of residents in the process.…”

Section: Correlation Testmentioning

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Exploring the Impact of Transportation Infrastructure on Regional Economy in China based on GMM and Threshold Effects

Wei,

2023

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With the continuous implementation of transportation strategies, the relationship between transportation infrastructure and the regional economy has been receiving extensive attention. However, in the face of the economic downturn, whether the investment in transportation infrastructure can obtain the expected return is worthy of further discussion. Firstly, this study uses random forests to downscale the provincial transportation indicators and constructs a comprehensive indicator reflecting the transportation infrastructure. Secondly, to control the influence of lagged economy, this research uses multiple linear regression model to determine the number of lagged periods of the economy. Subsequently, system Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) and difference GMM estimation are used to explore the relationship between transportation infrastructure and regional economy. Finally, this study explores the nonlinear relationship between the two through the threshold effect. The results show that in the context of economic downturn, transportation infrastructure is still positively correlated with the economy in general. In addition, the employment rate, population, fixed asset investment all have a driving effect on the economy. Industrial structure, on the other hand, currently harms the economy. Further, from a non-linear perspective, transportation infrastructure has an inverted U-shaped effect on the economy. Below the first threshold, transportation infrastructure is negatively correlated with the regional economy; when it lies between the first and second thresholds, the construction of transportation infrastructure has a high driving effect on the regional economy; when it is higher than the third threshold, this driving effect will be weakened.

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“…Russia's pursuit of environmentally friendly mining remains nascent [24,25] due to the absence of sustainability principles such as social equity, resource and energy efficiency, integrated decision-making, low carbon emissions, and maintaining economic growth [26]. Various conceptual and methodological approaches have been used to study mining's environmental impacts [27,28]. Multiple studies [16][17][18][19][20][21][29][30][31] offer indicators reflecting resource consumption in industrial production, emphasizing the necessity of a multifaceted approach for evaluation.…”

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Comparative Analysis: Resource Consumption and Environmental Pollution by Subsoil Users in Northern Asia (Russia)

Bilgaev,

Li,

Sadykova

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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This article examines resource use issues and the anthropogenic impact on the environment of companies operating in the mineral resource sector of northern Asian regions. The research aims to comprehensively analyze resource consumption and environmental intensity indicators for leading companies in mineral extraction. A set of indicators reflecting the necessary parameters for mineral resource consumption and pollution intensity due to their production activities is constructed based on quantitative and cost indicators. A pollution intensity assessment is carried out based on environmental intensity indicators. The sectoral and corporate-level indicators are of the most interest in industrial production. The study identified seven critical northern Asian companies that play a decisive role in the mining industry, which were examples for analyzing material resource consumption and production greening pace. Reducing resource use and environmental impact is a crucial task for sustainable development. This study emphasizes the importance of evaluating resource consumption and environmental impact for companies in the mineral resource sector, providing valuable insights for companies, government bodies, and international organizations working towards the region’s sustainable development and efficient resource management.

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Effect of income, industry structure and environmental regulation on the ecological impacts of mining: An analysis for Guangxi Province in China

Cited by 22 publications

References 43 publications

Mining Heritage Reuse Risks: A Systematic Review

Mining Heritage Reuse Risks: A Systematic Review

Exploring the Impact of Transportation Infrastructure on Regional Economy in China based on GMM and Threshold Effects

Comparative Analysis: Resource Consumption and Environmental Pollution by Subsoil Users in Northern Asia (Russia)

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