The socio-political implications of bauxite mining in Guinea: A commodity chain perspective. Author links open overlay panel Johannes Knierzinger. ... -time revolutionary Moussa Dadis Camara came to power in December 2008 and attempted to fundamentally change existing mining agreements, CBG threatened to reduce its …
اقرأ المزيدThe Adivasis and Dalit farmers of Odisha, India, have been resisting bauxite mining at their sacred shrine of Mali Parbat for more than two decades. The 2007 mining lease of Hindalco Industries expired after it operations were halted due to the tribe's stiff resistance, but the company's lease was extended by 50 years in April 2021.
اقرأ المزيدPre-mining forest resource utilisation and effective mine rehabilitation could mitigate some of the cultural and livelihood impacts of bauxite mining on Indigenous communities in tropical regions. In northern Australia, the burning of forests cleared in preparation for bauxite mining is 'normal' practice.
اقرأ المزيدOne of the biggest land conflicts in India's Niyamgiri hills wherein Vedanta's attempt to mine bauxite in partnership with Odisha Mining Corporation was faced with resistance from over 100 villages of forest-dwelling Indigenous Peoples (see Kumar, 2014; Seetharaman, 2018). There the Indigenous communities managed to halt the project …
اقرأ المزيدThe Sangaredi Mine in the Upper Guinea Forest falls within one of the world's most biologically rich, yet seriously threatened, ecosystems. Recent biological assessment of the area surrounding the bauxite mine and proposed alumina processing facility identified five reptile species, 17 amphibian species, 140 species of birds, 16 species of mammals, …
اقرأ المزيدBauxite mining being an impermanent activity, at most times, leaves long term negative impact on the environment. The study area i.e. two bauxite mines at village Udgiri, Dist-Kolhapur, forms a part of globally acknowledged biodiversity rich Western Ghats which are now under tremendous pressure.
اقرأ المزيدStrikes in Guinea on hold but mine operations still threatened . Chronic instability in the country may be preventing gains from mineral wealth. Munira Rajkotwalla. Open pit bauxite mining, portrait from Guinea. Photo: Prachaya Roekdeethaweesab. 04 …
اقرأ المزيدDespite vehement opposition, the Ghanaian government seems determined to proceed with a destructive bauxite mine in the Atewa Forest – a globally important ecosystem that harbours extraordinary wildlife and provides water for 5 million people.
اقرأ المزيدThese Guidelines build on the 2018 First Edition and set out good practices for sustainable bauxite mining operations. The aluminium industry's objective is a long-term, sustainable bauxite mining industry with acceptably low social and environmental impacts during operation and post-closure. Sustainable bauxite mining is not a "one-size fits all" …
اقرأ المزيدIn addition, nickel mining is almost entirely conducted within a 20 km distance to protected areas, and about half of all ore is extracted at 5 km or less from protected areas. However, in contrast to bauxite and iron ore mining, nickel is hardly mined within protected areas.
اقرأ المزيدRestoration of degraded areas after bauxite mining in the eastern Amazon: Which method to apply? Author links open overlay panel Rodrigo de Souza Barbosa a, Rodrigo Silva do Vale a, ... We point out the need to include in the list of planting species some threatened and climax species. The planting of these species can be carried out …
اقرأ المزيدAccording to the Gleaner's June 2 article, J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, speaking at a Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners event, "welcomed the level of engagement and collaboration between Noranda Jamaica and farmers in the company's operating areas, which he said are …
اقرأ المزيدBased in Brisbane, Metro Mining owns the 1,900km 2 Bauxite Hills Mine in northern Queensland, which is in the latter stages of an expansion program designed to lift bauxite production to almost 7 million tonnes a year. "People owned integrated supply chains. That didn't necessarily mean the refinery was sitting on top of the bauxite ...
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