Thoughts on green mine construction of sand and gravel industry in China

Abstract

Green mine construction is an essential manifestation of ecological civilization in the mining industry. The green mine construction of China’s sand and gravel industry has five significant progress as follows. First, the standard system for Green Mine Construction in the sand and gravel industry has been established. Second, large-scale and intensive sand and gravel production promotes sand and gravel supply-side reform. Third, the green industrial chain of sand and gravel has been extended. Fourth, a circular economy fosters resource conservation. Fifth, “Mine restoration+” has become a new development trend. On this basis, this article summarizes three development characteristics and proposes five policy recommendations, aiming to provide Chinese cases for promoting green mining construction globally.