Mining Industry - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
However, mining industry is a very old industry due to the age-old anthropogenic dependency of the human being on the natural resources. Since the Stone Age, mining industry has developed and gradually adopted today's shape of the mining industry. The potentials and capacity of mining also help a country to control the growth of their economy.
ESG ratings in the mining industry: Factors and implications
2024年12月1日 · The mining industry has long been associated with environmental challenges, strained community relations, and inherent investment risks. As a result, investors, communities, and policymakers are increasingly interested in quantitatively monitoring the sustainability performance of mining firms.
Sustaining the mining industry through the lens of corporate …
2024年12月1日 · The mining industry is a significant contributor to the GDP, therefore it has been suggested that CSR initiatives in the mining sector are indispensable because they bring useful relationships with local communities and help sustainable development (Böhling et al., 2019).
Where's our share: Agenda for gender representation in mining …
2024年3月1日 · The mining industry possesses the capacity to cultivate and execute gender-sensitive policies that actively contribute to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 5, thereby fostering a workforce that comprises enhanced equity …
Investment in the mining industry: Sustainable education and …
2024年11月1日 · China's mining industry commands a formidable presence globally, characterized by extensive mineral resources and substantial production capabilities. With 173 minerals discovered and proven reserves in 163 minerals, China ranks third worldwide, trailing only the United States and Russia in mineral endowment.
Soil, air, and water pollution from mining and industrial activities ...
2024年9月1日 · Developing and employing innovative technologies for mining, processing, and waste management are essential steps toward mitigating the environmental impact of the industry. Implementing stricter regulations and ensuring rigorous oversight of mining operations are crucial for protecting the environment and human health [ 8 ].
Mining industry risks, and future critical minerals and metals …
2024年4月1日 · The mining industry is infamous for being slow to adopting change (Nwaila et al., 2022; Chipangamate et al., 2023), yet, digital transformation such as artificial intelligence, big data, cloud and others technologies are gradually modernising mining operations (Chipangamate et …
Sustainable mining and the role of environmental regulations and ...
2024年3月1日 · Embracing sustainable mining practices is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity for the long-term viability of the mining industry. According to Guzman et al. (2023) , sustainable mining operations align with global initiatives for environmental conservation, promote corporate responsibility, and contribute to a more ...
Mining wastewater treatment technologies and resource recovery ...
2024年2月15日 · The mining industry is the main source of extracting these precious metals, which generates a large amount of wastewater containing the extracted and other metals. Therefore, efficient recovery of these precious metals from mining wastewater before discharge into the environment is important, as this can also prevent environmental pollution.
A review of the use of AI in the mining industry: Insights and …
2024年3月1日 · Thus, with the introduction of AI-enabled tools within the mining industry to optimize practices and improve efficiency, there is an immense opportunity to explore a diversity of economic, environmental, and societal impacts of mining in a large-scale way. However, AI-usage brings tradeoffs and potentially significant ethical challenges.