Uranium mining and milling: the need for reference materials in environmental radioactivity monitoring programmes

Carvalho, Fernando P.; Edge, Russel

doi:10.1080/00207233.2013.798492

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“…Bauxite dust on crops, water and their health, the populations living along the roads and mining sites of Boké periodically revolt against the authorities whom they accuse of being kind to the mining companies [23]. Mining in Guinea has many negative impacts on the villagers of mining sites, impacts on the environment and the living environment of the populations living around mining activities, and Boké is the most exposed area [24]. In fact, a dozen mining companies now reside in Boké, a situation that affects the living environment and agro-pastoral activities of the populations of this locality.…”

Section: Literature Review Environmental Impact Caused By Mining Exploration (Air Pollution Caused By Mining)mentioning

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Uncovering Problems Caused by Mining Exploration Activities in Sangaredi

Camara¹

2021

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Exploration of bauxite mining has created numerous issues of concern in communities of operations and this has triggered engineering researchers and consultancy agencies to engage in investigations to establish causes of problems reported by communities regarding mining operations. The thrust for mineral exploration in different parts of the world has led to the destruction of many communities and their habitats. This study however focuses on uncovering problems caused by mining activities in Sangaredi and therefore employed primary data collection to enhance its objectives. The study reviewed pieces of literature from books, journal articles, magazines and other periodicals published on the subject matter. This study developed suitable data collection methods, which led to the design of questionnaires used to obtain first-hand information. A sample size of 300 was used, which facilitated the gathering of first-hand information that led to thorough analysis, discussion and conclusion. The study however used descriptive statistics and correlational methods to analyses survey data with the help of statistical package for social science (SPSS). Data analyzed disclosed issues such as air pollution, water and land pollution and increased poverty, which has adversely affected the Sangaredi community. Respondents emphasized that air pollution has caused permanent blindness and lungs problems in the lives of community people and that mining exploration exercises have change the community landscape, which has caused degradation and adversely affect agricultural activities. In consideration to the aforementioned negative effects caused by mining operations, it is but fitting for government and mining companies to dialogue and find appropriate solution towards community development deterrent. This study is however significant to mining practitioners, researchers in mining and exploration activities, Sangaredi community and the Government of the Republic of Guinea.

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Section: Literature Review Environmental Impact Caused By Mining Exploration (Air Pollution Caused By Mining)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Uncovering Problems Caused by Mining Exploration Activities in Sangaredi

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2021

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Mining industry and sustainable development: time for change

Carvalho

2017

Food and Energy Security

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Mining industries provide most of the materials we rely on to build infrastructures and instruments of daily use, to obtain large amounts of energy, and to supply agriculture with fertilizers that enable most of foods produced. At the same time, mining is the human activity that has been more disturbing to environment and is linked to large social impacts and inequalities. Notwithstanding, our future is deeply depending on mining. Several mining sectors, from phosphate to uranium, are reviewed and their current impacts and challenges are discussed. The mining legacy and environmental remediation, the present mining and challenges, and the future mining and society are discussed in relationship with environmental health and sustainable development. It is concluded that current mining practices need to change and contribute to community development with more equity, and to protect better natural resources and ecosystems in order to be environmentally acceptable and compliant with sustainable development objectives. 62

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Uranium mining and milling: the need for reference materials in environmental radioactivity monitoring programmes

Cited by 2 publications

References 19 publications

Uncovering Problems Caused by Mining Exploration Activities in Sangaredi

Uncovering Problems Caused by Mining Exploration Activities in Sangaredi

Mining industry and sustainable development: time for change

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