Basics of metal mining influenced water [electronic resource] / edited by Virginia T. McLemore.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

McLemore, Virginia T.

Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (U.S.)

Series:

Management Technologies for Metal Mining Influenced Water, 1

Management technologies for metal mining influenced water ; v. 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mine drainage.

Water--Pollution.

Water.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (113 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Littleton, Colo. : Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Basics of Metal Mining Influenced Water is a must read for planners, regulators, consultants, land managers, students, researchers, or others concerned about the environmentally sound management of metal mine wastes and drainage quality. The first of a series of six handbooks on technologies for managing metal mine and metallurgical process draining, this book offers a unique, comprehensive perspective on the subject. Unlike other texts that focus primarily on acid drainage from coal mines, the authors examine both acidic and neutral pH waters that can be hazardous to the environment. Planning

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Editorial Board and Contributors; Preface; Introduction; Characteristics of Mining and MIW; Types of Metal Mining and Extractive Metallurgical Processes; Phases of Mining; Factors that Control Environmental Impacts from Metal Mining and Metallurgical Materials; Potential Impacts of MIW on the Environment; Appendix; Glossary and Abbreviations; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-100) and index.

ISBN:

1-61344-074-X

0-87335-273-4

OCLC:

609845967