Geochemistry, Mining And The Environment
Abstract
This paper reviews literature on the sources of lead-zinc mining pollution, and specifically deals with the water and air pollution aspects of these operations. Problems associated with mining and the environment are also discussed. The problems are geochemical in nature but also economic, social, political and legal. Individuals doing research in these boundary conditions are poorly publicised and rarely recognised outside of their own narrow industry. The paper notes that it is possible to have both an economical mining operation and a clean environment. The New Lead Belt region of Southern Missouri, the world's largest lead-mining region lies underneath a national forest with a pure, pristine, undisturbed ecosystem having high recreational value to the nearby cities. By early cooperation between governmental scientists, mining industry, environmental scientists and engineers of the University of Missouri and other universities it was possible to develop this deposit and at the same time keep the pristine nature of the surrounding forest without spending a single day in court or litigation. Problems did arise, but problem-solving sessions dealt with them, not lawyers. © 1983 Science and technology letters.
Recommended Citation
J. C. Jennett and B. G. Wixson, "Geochemistry, Mining And The Environment," Minerals and the Environment, vol. 5, no. 2 thru 3, pp. 39 - 53, Springer, Sep 1983.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02084895
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1573-2983; 0142-7245
Document Type
Article - Journal
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Citation
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text
Language(s)
English
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Publication Date
01 Sep 1983
