Ensuring the environmental sustainability of molybdenum ore mining
Ivan Miroshnykov,
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Dariusz Cichoń,
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Leonid Shyrin
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IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
1457(1), P. 012014 - 012014
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
This
research
addresses
the
critical
need
for
sustainable
practices
in
mining
of
molybdenum
ore,
focusing
on
minimizing
environmental
impact
associated
with
its
extraction.
Molybdenum
is
a
valuable
metal
widely
used
various
industries,
including
steel
production
and
electronics.
However,
process
often
involves
significant
risks,
such
as
soil
water
contamination,
ecosystem
disruption,
energy-intensive
operations.
The
study
proposes
comprehensive
framework
enhancing
sustainability
within
activities.
includes
implementing
advanced
waste
management
techniques,
adopting
energy-efficient
extraction
methods,
applying
innovative
technologies
to
reduce
emissions.
Through
field
studies
this
evaluates
effectiveness
across
different
stages
process,
from
processing
disposal.
Findings
suggest
that
optimizing
energy
use,
combined
stringent
pollution
control
measures,
can
significantly
lower
ecological
footprint
mining.
Furthermore,
highlights
importance
regulatory
compliance
ongoing
monitoring
ensure
long-term
sustainability.
aims
contribute
insights
both
industry
policymakers,
supporting
development
standards
other
strategic
minerals.
Language: Английский
Environmental safety issues in coal mining regions: the impact of economic activity and environmental challenges
IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
1457(1), P. 012010 - 012010
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
This
research
examines
the
main
historical,
geographical,
technical,
technological,
and
geological
aspects
of
underground
coal
mining
in
Lviv-Volyn
basin.
It
emphasizes
environmental
challenges
that
have
arisen
due
to
extensive
exploitation
basin’s
deposits.
Key
directions
pollution
are
identified,
their
cumulative
impact
on
both
local
settlements
broader
region’s
ecosystem
is
analyzed.
Particular
attention
given
degradation
land,
water,
air
quality,
as
well
socio-economic
consequences
for
communities
reliant
mining.
The
article
proposes
comprehensive
solutions
address
these
challenges,
including
technological
upgrades,
reclamation
projects,
policy
interventions.
underscores
necessity
adopting
state-level
strategic
documents
aimed
at
transforming
Ukraine’s
energy
sector.
These
strategies
focus
minimizing
dependency
production
ensure
sustainable
management.
Moreover,
study
advocates
a
systematic
approach
resolving
legacy
issues,
fostering
development
alternative
sources,
promoting
green
technologies.
Findings
aim
contribute
discourse
balancing
needs
with
ecological
preservation,
offering
practical
recommendations
transitioning
toward
more
framework
Ukraine.
Language: Английский
Environmental assessment of the impact of iron ore mine emissions on biological indicators of winter wheat
IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
1457(1), P. 012004 - 012004
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
The
degree
and
nature
of
damage
to
winter
wheat
in
the
zone
affected
by
iron
ore
mine
are
studied.
Laboratory
studies
indicators
ontogenesis
growing
at
different
distances
from
ventilation
shaft
as
a
main
source
atmospheric
emissions
were
performed
using
instrumental
measurements.
intensity
plant
grain
germination
was
studied
growth
test
investigate
changes
biological
characteristics
shaft.
As
result
ontogeny
indicators,
depending
on
distance
emission
established.
Exponential
dependences
linear
dimensions,
mass
yield
wheat,
phytotoxic
effect
for
first
generation
plants
established,
which
allows
assessing
man-made
impact
industrial
an
productivity
agrocenoses.
A
comparison
research
results
technogenic
with
consequences
technogenesis
agrophytocenosis
cultures
gives
satisfactory
convergence
about
92%.
Language: Английский
Indirect environmental aspects in ESG reporting for mining operations
IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
1457(1), P. 012021 - 012021
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
This
article
introduces
an
enhanced
framework
for
identifying
and
describing
indirect
environmental
aspects
within
the
management
system
of
mining
plants.
The
comprehensive
identification
aspects,
including
ones,
is
a
fundamental
component
company’s
policy.
It
also
aligns
with
ESG
(Environmental,
Social,
Governance)
indicators,
which
are
reported
under
voluntary
Corporate
Social
Responsibility
(CSR)
systems
in
compliance
EU
“CSR
Directive”
non-financial
reporting.
study
proposes
novel
categorization
into
three
main
areas
ten
distinct
groups.
further
emphasizes
importance
broadening
scope
these
to
incorporate
technological
advancements
proactive
engagement
local
communities.
proposed
highlights
potential
companies
identify
positive
contributions,
particularly
related
climate
change
adaptation
enhancing
resilience
against
natural
disasters.
By
integrating
considerations,
plants
can
not
only
address
challenges
but
strengthen
their
social
impact.
insights
provided
this
research
contribute
more
holistic
understanding
responsibilities
sector,
fostering
sustainable
development
improving
alignment
global
sustainability
goals.
Language: Английский
Investment in the sustainable development of ecosystems in the areas affected by open pit mining
IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
1457(1), P. 012012 - 012012
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
The
research
defines
the
principles
of
investment
planning
in
reclamation
lands
disturbed
conditions
open
mining
developments,
considering
peculiarities
individual
stages
open-pit
land
use.
Considering
powerful
destructive
impact
technological
processes
development
on
environment,
restoration
territory
allotment
should
be
oriented
towards
achieving
its
ecological
sustainability.
In
this
aspect,
it
was
established
that
traditional
approach
to
investments
conservation
development,
which
is
based
priority
only
those
soil
indicators
determine
productivity
a
specific
direction
use,
does
not
meet
goals
sustainable
post-industrial
associated
with
significant
risks
further
degradation.
contrast
this,
justified
resources
intended
for
needs
used
restore
technogenic
ecosystems,
will
basis
use
reclaimed
and
allow
minimizing
losses
from
advantages
provide
results
comparable
undisturbed
are
illustrated.
Language: Английский