Evaluation of Hydrogeological Parameters Associated …

Manikgarh cement limestone mines, located in this industrial region, as analyzed by the Central Mining Research Institute (CMRI) over the last six to seven ... It is important to note that not all hydrologic effects of mining are negative. For example, excavated surface depressions and impoundments can serve as a beneficial water resource to an ...

Limestone Mining in the Himalayas: Advancing Adaptive

Our objectives were: Firstly, to analyze guidelines for the Impact Assessments of Non-Coal Mining projects and recommend sustainable strategies; and …

Field Observations and Numerical Studies of Horizontal …

studies of horizontal stress effects on roof stability in US limestone mines by G.S. Esterhuizen*, D.R. Dolinar*, and A.T. Iannacchione* Synopsis Limestone formations in the United States can be subject to relatively high horizontal stresses due to the existence of tectonic loading of the limestone strata. Underground limestone mines use

Environmental reclamation of limestone mining sites in …

1. Introduction. Limestone extraction is strategic for the provision of materials for the entire construction sector. The extraction activities are also source of huge impacts on the natural environment and the landscape as well as on human health (Clemente et al., 2004; Agboola et al., 2020).However, if such activities are performed according to the …

Evaluation of the Effects of Length on Strength of …

basis of the effects of the width-to-height ratio that other researches have developed for pillar design in both coal and hard rock mines. However, based on figure 1, the results of this equation are not relevant for a width to height ratio of 0.5, a ratio that is seen in benched areas of limestone mines. This ratio appears to fall outside

Transparency on greenhouse gas emissions from mining to …

The extensive use of limestone as a control measure to neutralize acid and/or metalliferous runoff from waste rock, tailings storage facilities and exposed mine …

Optimized Burden-Spacing for Improvement of Rock …

A comprehensive analysis of blasting data of opencast mines has been conducted for variations in basic design parameters like burden, spacing, stemming and specific charge. 354 data sets of 19 ...

Transparency on greenhouse gas emissions from mining to …

The extensive use of limestone as a control measure to neutralize acid and/or metalliferous runoff from waste rock, tailings storage facilities and exposed mine workings makes this a potentially ...

A Parametric Study for the Effect of Dip on Stone Mine

In this study, a parametric study was conducted using FLAC3D numerical models to examine the impact of oblique loading, generated from seam dip, on the strength and the failure propagation pattern of a stone pillar using two simplified geometry types. In type 1, the sidewalls of the pillars were assumed to be perpendicular to the roof and the …

Delineation and evaluation of the captive limestone mining …

Mining in general open-pit mining method is adopted to extract Limestone minerals (Soni and Nema, 2021).Limestone mining lead in most cases to land-environment degradation (Werner et al., 2020).Myriad Limestone extraction causes dynamics in geomorphology, Habitat variation, generation of high-intensity noise, …

[0808.4081] Numerical modelling of the effect of weathering …

The observations show that the collapse of underground limestone mines results from a progressive failure due to gradual weathering of the rockmass. The following stages can be considered for the limestone weathering and degradation process in underground mines: condensation of the water on the roof of the gallery, infiltration of …

Lung Function and Respiratory Health of Populations Living …

On the effects of dust on vision, only 20% of the participants reported that dust prevents them from seeing things a distance away. ... (CaCO 3) from mining limestone, as well as silicon dioxide (SiO 2), also known as silica or quartz [40,41]. Studies found that dust particles, which disperse in the air and are easily inhaled, decrease as it ...

Effects of moisture on strata control in coal mines

The discussion has been organized under the following sections: (1) evidence of moisture effects on shales and roof stability; (2) variation of strength and deformation properties of shales as a function of moisture content; (3) slaking and swelling properties of shales; (4) field studies on the effect of moisture on strata control in mines ...

Modern Technological Applications for Limestone Mining

The damaging effect of mining on vegetation is well known, especially after mining is over or when the mining pit is abandoned. It is realized that in India wasteland is increasing and pastureland is shrinking (from 14,810 ha in 1966 to 10,258 in 2017). ... Limestone Mine Crushers (a)

Assessing the Impact of Quarrying as an Environmental Ethic …

Limestone deposits are abundant in South Africa, especially in the country's northwest and northern parts. Because it provides raw materials for the production of cement, lime, and other industrial processes, limestone mining is important to the economy of the country. In South Africa, limestone is a key component in the creation …

THE EFFECTS OF ANOXIC LIMESTONE DRAINS ON MINE …

Construction and water quality characteristics of21 anoxic limestone drains (ALDs) were studied in order to identify and evaluate factors responsible for the variable performance of these passive treatment systems. Nineteen of these ALDs discharged water that contained bicarbonate alkalinity ranging from 69 to 469 mg/L as CaC03• In addition to adding …

A review on environmental impact assessment of limestone mining …

According to the effect of limestone mining in the region, it is proposed that all stakeholders, in particular the owners of mines and cement plants, should pay the requisite attention to the environmental issues prevailing throughout the area. It leads to perform the necessary actions to maintain the ecosystem environmental clearness ...

Massive Pillar Collapses in US Underground Limestone Mines…

This is especially the case for large underground limestone operations. Currently, there are 100 active underground stone mines operating in 19 states as shown in Fig. 1. Eighty-six of these mines extract crushed, broken limestone, while the remaining extract various crushed or dimensional stones. Underground stone mines can have a …

10 Advantages and Disadvantages of Quarrying Limestone

The market for limestone is remarkably consistent. Quarried limestone can be used to neutralize acidity, so it can be added to soils or lakes. Limestone is used in the iron manufacturing industry, is required for cement, concrete, and mortar mixes, and is heated with sand and sodium carbonate to create glass. 3. It is extremely affordable.

What You Didn't Know About Limestone Mining and the …

Why is Mining Limestone Bad for the Environment? Limestone mining isn't discussed as often as, say, fracking or oil drilling, but it has its fair share of risks and …

Field Observations and Numerical Studies of …

the limestone formations of the Eastern and Midwestern U.S. can be much higher than the overburden stress. Horizontal stresses in limestone formations have been measured in limestone mines [7] and in many of the area's coal mines [12]. Research has shown that the horizontal stress may be explained by the effect of plate tectonics [7, 13].

Observations and evaluation of floor benching effects …

A case study is described which shows the effects of bench mining on limestone mine pillars. Figure 1. Example of bench mining o f the floor b etween pillars in a limestone mine. 2 FIELD OBSERVATIONS OF BENCH MINING IN LIMESTONE MINES Field data on roof and pillar conditions were collected at 86 different locations in 31 limestone ...

Land Degradation and Health Impact Assessment of Limestone Mining…

The study area is situated south east of Kota district in Rajasthan which is undergoing massive mining activity of limestone popularly known as Kota Stone mining.

Digging Deep: Experts Assess Environmental Impacts Of Proposed Mine

When a mining operation spreads out across hundreds of acres, some environmental impact is inevitable. Opponents of the Rocky Mountain Industrials limestone mine expansion near Glenwood Springs say its proposed footprint of more than 400 acres would push that impact beyond what they consider acceptable.

Mining's Impacts on Forests

This paper explores the mining sector's impacts on forests, and the potential for 'forest-smart' mining policies and practices to support deforestation-free mineral supply chains. Image — Satellite image of the Carajás iron ore mine – the world's largest – in northern Brazil, 20 July 2017.

Development of a multiple level underground limestone mine from geology

Dolinar D, Esterhuizen G. Evaluation of the effect of length on the strength of slender pillars in limestone mines using numerical modeling. In: 26th international conference on ground control in mining.

Health Hazards of Mining and Quarrying

Respirable coal mine dust is a hazard in underground and surface coal mines and in coal-processing facilities. It is a mixed dust, consisting mostly of coal, but can also include silica, clay, limestone and other mineral dusts. The composition of coal mine dust varies with the coal seam, the composition of the surrounding strata and mining …

Effects of Limestone Mining on Deforestation and Land Degradation in

This paper focuses on the effects of limestone mining on deforestation and land degradation in Usongwe Division, Mbeya Region. The study involved 120 people from three villages (Songwe, Majimoto ...

Effects of Limestone Mining on Deforestation and Land

limestone mining to include people who worked in limestone mining and those who are not working. These groups were included in order to diversify information on the subject matter. Topics which were