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Baseline and monitoring studies at mine projects
In Greenland mineral resources have been explored and exploited for about 150 years.
And during the past 25 years environmental impact and regulations of these activities
have become an increasing more important issue, involving the Department of Arctic
Environment. The department conducts environmental impact assessment studies of mineral
activites in Greenland as part of the approval of these. This includes the development of
general rules and regulations for mineral exploration and handling of waste from ore
extraction.
Environmental studies have also been conducted at mineral deposits, which may be
developed into mines. These include baseline studies and potential pollution from mining
ore and from disposal of waste products. The department has also conducted hyperspectral
analysis of mining and wildlife areas in Greenland. Such studies are important in planning
a mining operation, so that it may be designed in order to avoid or mitigate environmental
impacts.
The department has conducted baseline and monitoring
studies at the following mine projects:
The department has also conducted a project on goldmining and old
lead-copper mines in Africa:
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