Elsevier Sustainability in Geology and Mining: Cutting-Edge Methods and Technologies

Sustainability in Geology and Mining: Cutting-Edge Methods and Technologies offers the latest thinking on sustainable and responsible mining practices, including environmental impact assessments and ethical mining regulations. Chapters explore a comprehensive range of topics, including geological exploration techniques and innovative prospecting technologies such as satellite imaging and artificial intelligence. Applications such as mineral resource assessment and estimation methods, various mining techniques, and mineral processing and extraction processes are covered. Discussions on environmental and social considerations, regulatory frameworks, and future trends and challenges offer diverse perspectives and in-depth insights. Readers will find an impressive collection of expert contributing authors who reflect on the industry's growing commitment to ethical and eco-conscious approaches. Practitioners in geology and mining will find a great deal to explore and further consider in this fascinating look at the opportunities for sustainability in mining. Provides a holistic understanding of the challenges faced by the geology and mining industries to help readers make informed decisions with a broadened worldview Includes real-world examples, illustrations, and graphs to make complex concepts more accessible Presents readers with practical knowledge that can be applied directly in the field Explores emerging technologies, sustainability challenges, and global market trends so that readers can adapt their practices, research, and strategies to align with the changing demands of the geology and mining sectors