REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CAUSED BY MINING ACTIVITIES IN LIMESTONE MINES

Radmila Jova Gaćina; Bojan Dimitrijević

doi:10.5937/podrad2240037G

Radmila Jova Gaćina University of Belgrade – Faculty of Mining and Geology
Bojan Dimitrijević University of Belgrade – Faculty of Mining and Geology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/podrad2240037G

Keywords: environmental impact, mining, degraded surface, sustainability, recultivation

Abstract

Mining and its related activities have always resulted in changes in the environment and these changes can vary from one area to another. As a result of mining, several types of changes can be distinguished: destruction of land and existing vegetation, changes in terrain topography, modification in air quality, changes in surface and groundwater quality, as well as change geotechnical conditions of the rock. Environmental impact of mining have been a public concern.

There is widespread global interest in mining and its sustainability, and it is focused on the need to shift mining industry to a more sustainable framework.

This article describes the possibilities of how to reduce the environmental impact of limestone excavation. Successful closure must consider medium to long term post mining land use and land capability, as well as minimizing environmental impact.

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