The purpose of this paper is to identify and quantify the economic, technological and legislative factors of mineral resources and create a model for the rational use of mineral resources. Ongoing development of regulations on exploitation of mineral. The technological process, the needs of the economy and prices in the market, depends on whether and when the rock mineral becomes raw material. Minerals resources come in different shapes and sizes and are divided into two major categories such as metallic and nonmetallic.
Principles of the mineral resource classification system of. Environmental impacts from mineral resource exploitation. However, the exploitation can have many negative impacts on the immediate environment of the exploitation sites. Mineral resources use, exploitation and conservation. Mineral resource is the mineral deposit consisting of useful concentration that may or may not exceed economic cost for obtaining the valuable minerals.
Construction materials and mineral resources constitute an important source of wealth for a nation. Use and overexploitation, deforestation, case studies. Ppt mineral resources powerpoint presentation free to. Conservation and use of natural resources biology notes 25. China has become a big country of mineral resources exploitation and utilization. Mineral exploitation, environmental sustainability and sustainable development in eac, sadc and ecowas regions article pdf available january 2009 with 1,017 reads how we measure reads. It also modifies impairment testing of exploration and evaluation assets by introducing different impairment indicators and allowing the. Here are some of the measures to conserve minerals. Since the birth of civilization, man has used these resources for pigments, metals, glasses, ceramics, cements and much more. The purpose of this law is to determine the management and exploitation of mineral resources, the manipulation of mines and all activities relating to the mining operation to save for the mining operation of petroleum and gas which shall be under a separate law in the kingdom of cambodia. The feasibility analysis can guide conversion of mineral resources to marketable commodity with adequate return on investment. The pollution caused by the exploitation of mineral resources is explained using fig.
The earliest uses of the earths resources involved water, salt and. Click download or read online button to get mineral exploration and mining essentials book now. Geological survey general definition of mineral and energy resources the dictionary definition of resource something in reserve or ready if needed has been extended for mineral and energy re. Download pdf optimal exploitation of solid mineral. In this study performed on some mining areas of the moroccan antiatlas, four principal negative effects were detected. Mineral resources examples, types, characteristics.
More detailed information can be accessed on the world banks web site. Nigeria is a country endowed with abundant mineral resources. Pdf mineral resources have been used for millennia and are a key to societys development. Mineral exploration and mining essentials download ebook. Mineral resourcemineral resource is defined as aoccurrence of natural, solid, inorganicor fossilized organic material in or onthe earths crust in such form andquantity and of such a grade or qualitythat it has reasonable prospects foreconomic extraction. One of the important laws of modern geology is the principles of.
Chinese journal of population resources and environment. In the entire history of human civilization such an unusually high demand has never been placed on natural resources of our planet. The guide is recommended as a minimum standard for reporting exploration information, mineral resources and mineral reserves for public and private purposes. The challenge of mineral resource exploitation and its contribution to development in the region kundhavi kadiresan country director.
Mineral resources are essential natural occurring materials or commodity found on or in the earth in such small amounts which are mined for their potential uses or their intrinsic values. It is a complex mixture of i mineral particles formed from rocks, ii humus or ganic material formed from decaying plant remains, iii mineral. Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and. Use of minerals in a planned and sustainable manner. In reality, the mineral resources called depletable are not really used, but transformed into other chemical forms, for which economic exploitation is less obvious. The total volume of consumable mineral resources is just 1% of all the minerals present in the earths crust. Pdf human beings are facing a global mineral resource crisis. The earths resources have been used by all cultures throughout history. Regional development in the context of exploitation of. Overview of state ownership in the global minerals industry. Whilst africa is stripped bare of its resources and of its revenues, leaving it poorer still, it still remains one of the main. This is the use of resources for economic growth, sometimes with a negative connotation of accompanying environmental degradation. However, their exploitation product has different types of environmental damage 15. Mineral resources use, exploitation and conservation, effect.
List of problems of mineral exploitation in nigeria and their possible solutions. The ability to use mineral resources as a means of creating wealth opens the possibility that a given country or countries will attempt to control the entire market in a particular mineral,that is,to create an economic cartel in that mineral. Click download or read online button to optimal exploitation of solid mineral resources book pdf for free now. As a preliminary point, one may be right to assert that states that unilaterally decide to exploit the mineral resources in disputed water, either in the exclusive economic zone eez or the continental shelf have more often than not, had to live with the adverse consequences of such decision.
A mineral resource is a concentration or occurrence of solid material of economic interest in or on the earths crust in such form, grade or quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction. This refers to something that a country has and can use to increase its wealth. African natural resources center african development bank. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration.
The geological, geophysical, and geochemical methods applied at different stages of mineral resource exploration are described. Page i creating a practical legal framework for the commercial exploitation of mineral resources in outer space outline of contents i introduction and overview 1 ii economic and technical prospects for space mining 39 iii state responsibility and liability for compliance with principles of international law 176. Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic, crystalline solids having a definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties. Stakeholder submissions to the draft regulations on exploitation for mineral resources in the area 2018. Land, water and mineral resources in science education. Environmental impacts from mineral resource exploitation and industry initiatives roger herbert department of earth sciences. Sustainable development and the exploitation of mineral and energy. The natural resources may be defined as any material given to us by nature which can be transformed in a way that it becomes more valuable and useful. In terms of the guide, a public report is a report on exploration information, mineral resources or mineral reserves, prepared for the purpose of informing the general public. Principles of the mineral resource classification system of the u.
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We now take a closer look at these three aspects of natural resource use. African natural resources center catalyzing growth and development through e. Environmental impacts of mineral resource exploitation and use m. Geologists are developing new approaches for studying ore deposits and discovering new sources. Globally, mineral exploration has grown significantly in recent years, driven by the rapid acceleration in prices for gold and diamonds since 2004 and the emergence of a middle class in both china and indiaaggressively increased demand. Optimal exploitation of solid mineral resources download optimal exploitation of solid mineral resources ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Ifrs 6 exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources has the effect of allowing entities adopting the standard for the first time to use accounting policies for exploration and evaluation assets that were applied before adopting ifrss. Principles of the mineral resource classification system. Mineral resource governance in the 21st century international. The media has recently suggested there is a crisis looming over finding mineral resources, including critical metals.
Ppt exploitation of resources powerpoint presentation. Environmental studies pdf notes es pdf notes smartzworld. Unchecked population growth and urbanization in many parts of the world have led to wasteful consumption patterns and the rapid degradation and depletion of critical natural resources, especially water and forests. The latest knowledge on mineral ore genesis and the exploration of ore deposits global demand for metals has risen considerably over the past decade. Environmental impacts of mineral resource exploitation and use. The countrys mineral economy and mineral sector activities are directly related to mineral policy, which stems from the countrys economic policy, and includes a general definition of the relationship to the conditions, manner and use of mineral resources. The challenge of mineral resource exploitation and its.
Pdf mineral exploitation, environmental sustainability and. Therefore, the events in the mining sector are directly connected with the aforementioned economic developments, although. Before the exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources, such as expenditures incurred before the entity has obtained the legal rights to explore a specific area after the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource are demonstrable. Land, water and mineral resources in science education presents the proceedings of a workshop that tackles land, water, and mineral resources, held in bangalore, india in august 1985. Thoroughly updated, the text equips readers with the skills they. Document prepared by the mlmupc cambodia, supported by adb ta 3577 and lmap ta gtz. Mineral resources are a vital part of any economy, modern or ancient. Resource exploitation and consumption in the frame of. Resource characteristics, extraction costs, and optimal exploitation. No use of this publication may be made for resale or for any.
Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies. The exploitation of natural resources is the use of natural resources for economic growth, sometimes with a negative connotation of accompanying. Availability of mineral resources as a measure of the wealth of a society. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Apr 25, 2017 natural resources ppt pdf free to download. Mineral exploration an overview sciencedirect topics. Pdf environmental impacts of mineral resource exploitation and. Exploitation of mineral resources in afghanistan united.
World food problems, changes in landuse by agriculture and. Mineral resources exploitation took place at 621 exclusive mineral deposits of which 381 deposits were with exploitation site regarded as protected deposit area. Sustainable development requires the maintenance, rational use and enhancement of natural resources, as well as a balanced consideration of ecology. Minerals provide the material used to make most of the things of industrial based society.
The economic effect of mineral resources exploitation in. The hitherto unknown mineral resource for the end users is processed through. Jan 26, 2014 mineral resources uses and exploitation environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources case studies 3. Introduction to mineral exploration second edition. Use and over exploitation, deforestation, case studies. In any country, the growth and development of industry depends to a very great extent, on the availability, quality and reserves of deposits of rocks and minerals of economic importance. These are more than 3000 minerals species, most of them having chemical composition, crystal, hardness, colour and opacity. Preah reach kram nsrkm070109 enacted july, 2001 law on mineral resource management and exploitation chapter i. Mineral resources can be classified under three main types. A consolidated list of state ownership in mining of selected minerals and mineral re.
The purpose of this law is to determine the management and exploitation of mineral resources, the. The earths finite supply of minerals is being used by a population that is growing faster than at any time in history. Mineral exploitation is the use of natural resources for economic growth. Creating a practical legal framework for the commercial. Mineral resources an overview sciencedirect topics. This leaves african countries losing tens of billions every year, higher than some countries gdp. Exploitation of natural resources european environment agency. In order to use mineral resource terms with precision. Click download or read online button to get the exploitation of natural resources and the consequences book now. Origin, exploration, and exploitation is a compilation of diverse case studies on new prospects in ore deposit geology including.
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Jul 06, 2016 mineral are naturally occurring elements or compounds that have been formed through slow inorganic processes. Kaya osmangazi university, technological research center tekam, eskisehir, turkey abstract. Download the exploitation of natural resources and the consequences or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. Is being used by a population that is growing faster. Available statistics to monitor changes in the use of natural resources at the global and european levels are described in box a. Geophysical methods in exploration and mineral environmental investigations by donald b. Swapan kumar haldar, in mineral exploration second edition, 2018.
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