mitigation of environmental impacts of limestone quarrying

A case study of the life cycle impact of limestone …

434 S. Bendouma et al. (NSC, 2009) has also published two reports on the LCI of limestone dimension stone quarrying and processing in the USA. The objective of this research is to use the general

Environment and Social Impacts of Stone Quarrying: …

The study were seek to investigate the impact of stone quarrying on the environment and societies. In this case, responses were sought from questionnaire, key informant interview and observation. 3.1. Social and Environmental Impact of Stone Quarrying Quarrying activity often have long-term social, and environmental impacts. Social challenges ...

Quarrying and the environment | Quarrying | Foundations …

Quarrying is very much part of the local heritage but most people in the area are only too well aware of the potentially negative impact of quarrying. However the industry has undergone tremendous changes especially over the last three decades and has sought to mitigate the worst impacts on the local community, but still fulfill the UK's demand ...

Guidebook of good environmental practices for the quarrying …

These guidelines provide orientation for the planning and adoption of effective practices for the mitigation of social and environmental impacts in karst areas. They are also intended to help ...

A procedure to evaluate environmental rehabilitation in limestone …

Limestone quarrying and rehabilitation. ... Evidence obtained from reviewing offsets and mitigation measures implemented as part of environmental impact assessment shows that specific ecosystem services-oriented offset strategies are necessary and that mitigation devoted to other impacts - especially on water - have …

Impacts of Mining and Quarrying Activities in the …

The main objective of present review is to assess the environmental impacts caused by quarrying or mines in the Indian states covering western and eastern Himalayas. ... Himalayan region is rich in biodiversity and even small scale mines have a capacity to degrade its environment at significant level. Mitigation measures such as …

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF STONE QUARRYING…

Therefore to achieve the equilibrium between natural ecosystems, project planning, formulation and implementation is needed to avoid the impact of stone quarry on the environment and living community. In this study, the investigators assess the environmental and the social impact of quarry activity at Dire Dawa suburb kebeles. 1.2.

Environmental Impacts of Sandstone Quarrying and Its …

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the impacts of sandstone quarrying on the health of quarry workers and nearby residents. In order to assess health and other problems for the ...

Environmental impact of quarrying of building stones and …

Mining and quarrying for minor minerals impart significant economic, environmental and social impacts in and around the affected areas. The problem is severe in the small river catchments as the effective area available for assimilating negative impacts of the activity is minimal, compared to large river basins. To address these …

A case study of the life cycle impact of limestone quarrying …

1. Study of the life cycle impac t of limestone quarr ying on the. environment in Algeria. Abstract: In this paper, a life cycle analysis (LCA) model from '' cradle-to-gate'' of one ton of ...

The role of environmental factors in industrial site …

tential socio-environmental impacts, and economic costs of operation, are the important criteria in se-lecting an appropriate site for a limestone quarry op-eration associated with cement production. In this ... Table 1. Environmental aspects, potential impacts and mitigation measures for the individual project components of quarrying ...

Mitigation of environmental impacts in …

Mitigation of environmental impacts in ornamental rock and limestone aggregate quarries in arid and semi-arid areas. Global J. Environ. Sci. Manage. 7(4): 565-586, …

Can we mitigate environmental impacts from mining?

This inherited legacy of environmental damage from mining is not indicative of the mining cycle today. Now, mine closure and a number of activities to mitigate the impacts of mining are an integral part of all metal mine planning and mineral development from the discovery phase through to closure: Reclamation. Soil treatment. Water treatment.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF STONE QUARRYING …

Total seven representative quarry sites namely Top, Chipri, Borpadale, Abdullat, Kasaba Thane, Sangawade and Borawade were selected to study the environmental and social impacts of stone quarrying (Fig. 1). to know the local people perception about the impacts of quarrying was administered in the field during the study.

(PDF) Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Limestone Quarrying

In fact, this can reduce pollution as well: life cycle analysis of limestone shows that 1 tonne of crushed limestone results in emission of 3.13 kg of CO 2 per tonne. Limestone quarrying has been ...

A procedure to evaluate environmental rehabilitation …

There are recommended practices for soil management, erosion control, slope stabilization, species selection, seed collection, nursery establishment and …

(PDF) Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry

Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry Operation in Ogun State, Nigeria. Mbuyi M. Melodi. Department of Mining Engineering, Federal University of T echnology, Akure, Nigeria. arletmelodi ...

Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Limestone …

environmental impacts of the coal mining and processing include destruction of forests and ecosystems, acid mine drainage and contaminant, acidification, water pollution, resource intensity and ...

Environmental impact assessment of limestone …

Abstract. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a prominent technology to assess the environmental changes in the open cast Limestone mining …

Limestone, Shell, Dolomite

An Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) is also required for limestone, shell and dolomite mining projects. Environmental Resource Permitting standards are detailed in Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., and Chapter 62 …

A procedure to evaluate environmental rehabilitation …

A procedure to evaluate environmental rehabilitation in limestone quarries. Ana ClaudiaNeri, Luis EnriqueSánchez. Show more. Add to Mendeley. …

Environmental Hazards of Limestone Mining and …

Limestone mining causes widespread disturbance in the environment. Myriad impacts are observed as changes in land use pattern, habitat loss, higher noise …

Environmental impacts of blast-induced acceleration on …

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the influence of blast-induced acceleration on the stability of slopes at Arakli-Tasonu limestone quarry where a planar shear failure has recently been observed. The planar failure occurred within rock layers consisting of limestone and clayey limestone. The triggering mechanism of the planar …

Limestone Mining in the Himalayas: Advancing Adaptive

The Himalayan region, recognized as a global biodiversity hotspot, faces the dual challenge of promoting economic growth while ensuring ecological sustainability. Within this context, this research explores the impacts of limestone mining, a significant economic driver, on the environment and communities, specifically in Sirmaur.

Are Quarries Bad for the Environment? (7 Harmful Effects)

4. Deforestation. Land must be cleared to create a quarry which can disrupt a pre-existing ecosystem, resulting in land degradation and the loss of vegetation. This displaces animals who live in the area and can leave them struggling to find food and shelter or force them into urban areas where they're seen as pests. 5.

(PDF) Assessing the Impact of Stone Quarrying …

A quarry is a type of open-pit mine from which rock or minerals are extracted. The end product materials from the quarries include marble, gravel, granite, dimension stone and limestone which are ...

Biodiversity offsets in limestone quarries: Investigation of …

Environmental best (or good) practices "include, for each sector of activity, a set of procedures recognized by the main companies as economically viable to avoid or reduce the environmental impacts of activities, products and services" (Neri and Sánchez, 2010).To benchmark best practices of biodiversity offsets, our literature review included …

(PDF) Assessment of Quarrying Impacts Comprehensively …

The findings of this study indicated some fundamental facts; quarrying is a basic supporter of local economy where exist, furthermore, regarding as a short-term activity with permanent impacts ...

NO LONGER JUST A HOLE IN THE GROUND

Abstract. A quarry is an area from which rocks such as marble, limestone, and granite are extracted for industrial use. Once depleted of their desired resources, quarries are frequently abandoned. The resulting gaping holes can fill with water and form dangerous quarry lakes while others are turned into unsightly landfills.

Biodiversity offsets in limestone quarries: …

Introduction. The expansion of mining and quarrying to meet growing societal demands for minerals has the potential to directly and indirectly affect biodiversity. Direct …