Essays about: "mine closure"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words mine closure.

1. 1. Evaluation of SLAM based mobile laser scanning and terrestrial laser scanning in the Kiruna mine : A comparison between the Emesent Hovermap HF1 mobile laser scanner and the Faro Laser Scanner Focus3D X 330 terrestrial laser scanner

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Claes Gustafsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Terrestrial laser scanning; mobile laser scanning; simultaneous localization and mapping; underground mapping; Kiruna mine.;

   Abstract : The mining industry has over the last few decades seen a drastic increase in the usage of laser scanning technologies as a way of creating 3D maps of the mines being exploited. Underground mapping in places such as mines has become more prevalent as the technology has progressed and made it easier to generate highly detailed point clouds faster. READ MORE

3. 2. Digging Deeper: Exploring Roads to Inclusive Development Through Mine Closure Policy and Practices in the Dominican Republic

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Bianca Terrero Vega; [2023]
   Keywords : mine closure; inclusive development; mineral governance; community engagement; energy transition metals; just transitions.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Mining operations have significant environmental and social impacts, including ecosystem fragmentation, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social issues such as low wages and unsafe working conditions. Despite these negative effects, mining plays a crucial role in the transition to low-carbon technologies and the demand for energy transition minerals is expected to surge. READ MORE

4. 3. The effect of mine closures on depopulation in the Principality of Asturias, Spain

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Cristina Álvarez Argüelles; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The paper examines the impact of the mining sector's closure on population decline patterns in the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It utilizes two distinct databases of own construction that provide disaggregated data on the region's 78 councils. READ MORE

5. 4. Study of Production Drifts Stability and Assessment of Reinforcement Requirements at LKAB Konsuln Test-Mine Levels 436 and 486 Using Geologic Structures Data, and Modelling Software – Dips and Unwedge:  a Part of dp1 Project (Mine Layout and Technology) of the Sustainable Underground Mining (Sum) Project

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Oludare Joseph Olufe; [2021]
   Keywords : Drift stability analysis; underground excavation reinforcement; underground mining stability assessment; geologic structures; wedges modelling; rock mechanical analysis; Unwedge program; Dips program;

   Abstract : Study of Production Drifts Stability and Assessment of Reinforcement Requirements at LKAB Konsuln Test-Mine Levels 436 and 486 Using Geologic Structures Data, and Modelling Software - Dips and Unwedge:  a Part of dp1 Project (Mine Layout and Technology) of the Sustainable Underground Mining (Sum) Project Oludare Joseph Olufe Global population has been on exponential increase over the past half century. The population explosion is driving massive urbanization and infrastructure developments across the globe, which result in huge demand for metals, especially steel. READ MORE

6. 5. Mining for culture : performance arts center Ställberg’s Mine

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Lovisa Berg; Per Crona; [2013]
   Keywords : Transformation; Mine; Mining; Culture; Performative art; Bergslagen; Ställberg; Artist; Industrial Heritage; Industry;

   Abstract : This degree project summarizes five years of education at the landscape architecture program at the Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences, SLU, Alnarp and the School of architecture at Royal Institute of Technology, KTH, Stockholm. The project has been carried out by Lovisa Berg and Per Crona in collaboration with DRIFT Scenkonst. READ MORE