ENVIRONMENT MINING

Visual Impacts of Mining
Paper on visualization of the visual impacts of mining and quarrying.
www.gnest.org

The Economist: Goldbugs - Bacteria and Ore Formation
Article discusses why gold mines may owe their origins to microbes. [PDF] (July 21, 2001)
www.geobacter.org

USGS Plasenzuela Project
Background and preliminary findings of a US-Spain study of the environmental impact of the Roman mineral industry at Plasenzuela, Extremadura, Spain. (September, 1997)
minerals.usgs.gov

Sudbury Soils Study
Study to evaluate the levels of metals and chemicals such as nickel, copper, cobalt and arsenic in the local environment. Includes FAQ, news and events. Ontario, Canada.[English/French]
www.sudburysoilsstudy.com

Environmental Regulation of Mine Waters in the European Union (ERMITE)
Research provides integrated policy guidelines for developing European legislation and practice in relation to water management in the mining sector. Includes a summary and policy briefs.
www.ncl.ac.uk