Water and society: mutual challenges for eco-efficient and socially acceptable mining in Finland

Wessman, Helena; Salmi, Olli; Köhl, Johanna; Kinnunen, Päivi; Saarivuori, Elina; Mroueh, Ulla-Maija

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.04.026

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“…At the global scale, the mining sector's total water consumption is comparatively small [7] to the agricultural sector, which accounts for 70 per cent of global fresh water withdrawals [1]. In contrast, the mining sector uses approximately 1-2 per cent of total water consumption in countries such as USA, Canada and Australia [7,8]. Mining operations within a local catchment are often the greatest consumers of water [8] and have the potential to significantly impact water resources including through reduced water availability and water contamination [9,10].…”

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From Water Management to Water Stewardship—A Policy Maker’s Opinion on the Progress of the Mining Sector

Hamilton

2019

Water

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Water is a critical resource for mining operations, as it is for many other water users within any local catchment. With operations often located in water scarce areas, mining companies are increasingly experiencing competition for access to water resources. Concerns over the potential adverse impacts of mining on these shared resources has resulted in the sectors water management approach and practices being challenged by external stakeholders including local communities. This paper overviews the drivers that have resulted in the mining sector expanding its approach from water management within the operational fence line to catchment water stewardship, some of the major obstacles to continued progress and the related needs for guidance, research and research applications.

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Section: The Drivers For Changementioning

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Section: The Drivers For Changementioning

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From Water Management to Water Stewardship—A Policy Maker’s Opinion on the Progress of the Mining Sector

Hamilton

2019

Water

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“…Furthermore, with a demand to develop environmentally friendly, sustainable and socially acceptable mining practices (Wessman et al, 2014), and with an increase in metal ore exploration and extraction in Finland (Eilu, 2012), it is ever more vital to understand and control these environmental impacts imposed by mining activity. This study outlines the significance of constructing a representative geological model in the planning of a waste rock and processing facility at Rautuvaara, for the nearby Hannukainen (Iron Oxide Copper Gold) mine, Finnish Lapland (67°30'0"N, 23°56'0" E, Fig1).…”

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A hydrostratigraphical approach to support environmentally safe siting of a mining waste facility at Rautuvaara, Finland

Howett¹,

Salonen²,

Hyttinen³

et al. 2015

Bull. Geol. Soc. Finland

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A hydrostratigraphical approach to support environmentally safe siting of a mining waste facility at Rautuvaara, FinlandBased on the construction of a detailed sedimentological model, hydrostratigraphy and local groundwater/surface water flows, this paper analyses the Niesajoki river valley as a suitable area for the expansion of a tailings facility, associated with the nearby Hannukainen (Cu, Au, Fe) mine, Finnish Lapland. Three different glacial/interglacial cycles were identified from the sedimentary observations and, optical stimulated luminescence (OSL) datings showed them to be of Early to Late Weichselian in age. Two groups of hydro-stratigraphical units were identified from hydraulic conductivities. The first, fluvial deposits, lie in the centre of the valley along the valley axis, and are the main aquifers. The second, till group, with lower conductivities, are located on the flanks of the valley. The thickness and complexity of sediments varied across the study area. To the E/SE of the valley, sediments are thick (~40 m), and more complex., In contrast the S/W/NW of the area, sediments are thinner (~10 m) and more simple. Groundwater is found to flow towards the centre of the valley and along its axis, where a bedrock controlled divide forms two groundwater basins. Based on the results of this research, it is suggested that any future expansion of the tailings facility should be restricted to the western and southern side of the valley, where waters are more manageable.

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“…Therefore, ensuring availability of inexpensive and clean water appears an overriding global challenge (Wessman et al, 2014). Demands for biomass-derived energy production through biofuels may lead to competition with food crops for farmland and water (Wessman et al, 2014) hence; innovative alternatives for biofuel production are needed. Biomass produced using saline land and saline water which can be used for biofuel production may supplement fuel requirement without compromising food security (Beccles, 2013).…”

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Sustainable biofuel production from non-food sources ? An overview

Abideen¹,

Hameed²,

Koyro³

et al. 2014

Emir. J. Food Agric

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Increasing human population demands more fuel supply causing the release of hazardous greenhouse gases that could be compensated by supplementing with renewable and environment-friendly alternatives such as biofuels. The argument against the use of food crops for biofuel production that it may cause food shortages can be countered by using feedstock outside the human food chain. This opens up the possibility of using halophytes, algae and photosynthetic bacteria as sources of the carbon neutral biofuel which can be produced sustainably without compromising conventional agriculture. In this review we assess the suitability of these non-food resources as bio-fuel alternates.

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Water and society: mutual challenges for eco-efficient and socially acceptable mining in Finland

Cited by 43 publications

References 9 publications

From Water Management to Water Stewardship—A Policy Maker’s Opinion on the Progress of the Mining Sector

From Water Management to Water Stewardship—A Policy Maker’s Opinion on the Progress of the Mining Sector

A hydrostratigraphical approach to support environmentally safe siting of a mining waste facility at Rautuvaara, Finland

Sustainable biofuel production from non-food sources ? An overview

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