A review on the impact of mining and mineral processing industries through life cycle assessment

SH Farjana, N Huda, MAP Mahmud, R Saidur - Journal of Cleaner …, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper analysed and summarised the significant research outputs published on the
environmental impact assessment of mining and mineral processing industries through life …

Toward the implementation of circular economy strategies: An overview of the current situation in mineral processing

LA Cisternas, JI Ordóñez, RI Jeldres… - Mineral Processing …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Mining resources have played a leading role in the development of humanity, and the
demand for these raw materials is expected to increase in the foreseeable future. In addition …

Country-level potential of carbon sequestration and environmental benefits by utilizing crop residues for biochar implementation

Q Yang, O Mašek, L Zhao, H Nan, S Yu, J Yin, Z Li… - Applied Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Conversion of biomass into biofuel and biochar with a subsequent soil storage is assumed
as a prospective strategy of reducing atmospheric CO 2 concentrations. However …

[HTML][HTML] Life cycle assessment of cobalt extraction process

SH Farjana, N Huda, MAP Mahmud - Journal of Sustainable Mining, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper presents the results of an investigation carried out on the impacts of cobalt
extraction process using a life cycle assessment by considering a cradle-to-gate system. Life …

Effect of mechanical grinding on pozzolanic activity and hydration properties of siliceous gold ore tailings

G Yao, Q Liu, J Wang, P Wu, X Lyu - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019 - Elsevier
The conversion of gold ore tailings into value-added products is an urgent problem that
requires a solution. In this study, two different type of mixtures (with minor addition of …

Life cycle assessment of underground coal mining in China

M Tao, W Cheng, K Nie, X Zhang, W Cao - Science of the total environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Coal is not only the main fossil fuel in China but also a pollution source. To evaluate the
impact of coal production on the environment, a life cycle assessment (LCA) was conducted …

[HTML][HTML] Gold mining greenhouse gas emissions, abatement measures, and the impact of a carbon price

S Ulrich, A Trench, S Hagemann - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from gold mining exceed 100 Mt CO 2-e annually,
with country emissions intensity from 129 to 2754 kg CO 2-e/oz, yet clear knowledge gaps …

[HTML][HTML] Energy and carbon footprint of metals through physical allocation. Implications for energy transition

J Torrubia, A Valero, A Valero - Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2023 - Elsevier
The increasing metal demand driven by energy and digital transition has led to more
complex mining operations. To allocate environmental impacts in cases of mining co …

Environmental footprint analysis of gold recycling from electronic waste: A comparative life cycle analysis

Y He, H Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
While e-waste poses significant environmental and health risks, it also harbors valuable
metals like gold, ripe for recycling. However, extracting gold from e-waste carries its own …

Uncovering the key features of gold flows and stocks in China

S Liu, Y Geng, Z Gao, J Li, S Xiao - Resources Policy, 2023 - Elsevier
Gold is an important strategic mineral resource in China, mainly used in jewelry, investment,
catalysts, emerging industries, and other fields. With the influence of increased geopolitical …