Although mining plays a vital role in the economic development of many countries,
devastating environmental repercussions are associated with it. The extraction of mineral …

Hydrology-Current Research and Future Directions provides a comprehensive review of
hydrological research using field investigations and integrated modeling in locations …

E-waste is one of the fastest growing global waste streams, and is frequently shipped to
poorer nations illegally, leading to contamination of local environments. The impact of e …

This handbook chapter studies how natural resource wealth can in many contexts fuel
armed conflict. Starting from a simple theoretical model, we stress the role of geography and …

In the mining district of Zimapan, tons of mining waste from Cu, Pb, and Zn ore beneficiation
plants are accumulated in urbanized areas. These solid wastes contain a diverse elemental …

Entre aquellos residuos mineros que generan mayor preocupación ambiental se
encuentran las presas que jales, que pese a los recubrimientos que se aplican sobre las …