Woodcutters mine: returning land to its Indigenous owners. Work ceased at the Woodcutters lead-zinc operation in Australia's Northern Territory in 1999 following 14 years of production. Newmont acquired the site when it bought Normandy Mining in 2002, and took on responsibility for the decommissioning and rehabilitation projects started by ...

Reclamation in the National Park System focuses on reestablishing landscapes and environments that mimic the surrounding undisturbed lands. Mine structures such as mills, shops, headframes, and others of historic value are stabilized and preserved. Otherwise, the pre-mine condition is restored wherever possible.

The Piparwar opencast mine in Jharkhand was once the largest coal-producing mine in the state and had damaged the local ecology. Now, after about 30 years of mining operations being started, the state-run Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), is carrying out reclamation and restoration in a part of the original mining area, to make it …

The International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment welcomes mining research papers that explore: Design of surface and underground mines (economics, geotechnical, production scheduling, ventilation) Mine planning and optimization. Mining geostatics. Mine drilling and blasting technologies. Mining material …

WHAT IS RECLAMATION? Mining reclamation can take on various forms and achieve different objectives in an attempt to mitigate environmental impacts of mining and …

Abstract. The mining of mineral resources has caused serious damage to land and significant pressure on ecological environment. During the repairing of damaged …

Since the 1970s, mine land reclamation technology has gradually become a system engineering jointly operated by multi-disciplines, multi-industries, and multi-departments. Land reclamation was included consciously in the process of mining design, construction, and production by many mining enterprises. In China, the term "land …

Chapter 8: Mine reclamation practices to enhance forest development through natural succession; Chapter 9: Planting hardwood tree seedlings on reclaimed mine land in the Appalachian region; Chapter 10: Establishing native trees on legacy surface mines; Chapter 11: Reforestation to enhance Appalachian mined lands as habitat for terrestrial wildlife

To date, research on mine remediation in North America has focused primarily on technical management; relatively less is known about the historical, political and social dimensions of remediation. Remediation, as a continuation of the mining process, alters local landscapes and economies and can be both dangerous and beneficial for …

office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement u.s. department of the interior before the committee on natural resources subcommittee on energy and mineral resources oversight hearing on the office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement's abandoned mine land program june 7, 2017. introduction and background

Technically an abandoned mine land is land where no reclamation was done after mining. Prior to the passage of Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act in 1977, coal-mining companies …

In mid-January, Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam TrainMuseum in Ashland were awarded more than $600,000 dollars in funds to start the beginning phases of mine reclamation. "We are quite happy ...

Since 1969, companies have been required by law to reclaim all lands disturbed by mining and related activities in British Columbia. BC was one of the first provinces in Canada to enact mine reclamation legislation, and the first to extend this policy to exploration sites. BC's reclamation laws ensure that land, watercourses and cultural ...

What is mine reclamation, and why is it important? At Denali, we see mine reclamation as healing the damage done to the land by mineral extraction. Mine …

Mining reclamation can take on various forms and achieve different objectives in an attempt to mitigate environmental impacts of mining and restore land that has been mined to a natural or semi-natural state. In some cases, existing drainages are incorporated into the reclamation plan

EPA has placed national priority on showcasing opportunities for the development of clean and renewable energy projects on contaminated lands. As part of this effort, EPA is working to leverage these opportunities into actual renewable energy projects for communities across the country. EPA's Abandoned Mine Lands Team (AMLT) has …

OSMRE is a federal agency that oversees the restoration and protection of land and water affected by coal mining. Learn about its programs, grants, awards, and news related to mine reclamation.

A Handbook. 16 17. Surface mining accounts for 100 % production of iron ore, limestone, dolomite, bauxite, barites, fire clay, magnesite and. lignite. In case of coal, open cast mining accounts ...

Case Studies. From innovative cleanup technologies to unique redevelopment opportunities, EPA is addressing abandoned hardrock mines and mining …

Learn how land reclamation can restore degraded lands from mining and other activities, and benefit local economies, human health, and wildlife. See examples of successful reclamation projects …

Learn how the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) addresses the hazards and environmental degradation of legacy coal mines through its Reclamation Program. Find out how to apply for …

Mine reclamation is restoring a mine site to its pre-mining condition. It includes capping and sealing contaminated areas, planting vegetation, salvaging usable materials, and reclaiming land affected by mining activity. The first step in the reclamation process is to locate and secure the mine site, followed by submitting an environmental ...

Reclamation bonds are posted by mining companies to ensure successful completion of the process. Reclamation includes the following steps: contouring of land; placement of topsoil or an approved substitute on the graded area; reseeding with native vegetation, crops and/or trees; and years of careful monitoring to assure success. As …

Reclamation in Action. Two centuries of US coal mining occurred before the passage of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977. Land that was once considered dangerous and unwelcoming is finding new purpose through innovative reclamation projects. Reclaiming a Company Town Project in Mather, PA. During …

Coal mine reclamation is the rehabilitation of land after coal mining operations have stopped. It is a requirement of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977. [1] As mining operations cease bulldozers and scrapers are used to reshape the disturbed area. Reclamation should allow for the area …

OSMRE also administers the Federal Reclamation Program, including watershed cooperative agreements, civil penalty projects, and emergency projects. Coal mine permittees pay a fee to the AML Reclamation Fund (AML Fund) based on the tonnage of coal produced. As of September 30, 2022, approximately $12.01 billion in …

U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation grants through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). A total of $170.9 million in grants will be provided this year for states and tribes to reclaim and …

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is making $122.5 million in fiscal year 2022 funding for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grants available to eligible states and Tribes. These funds will support local investment …

The new federal money follows an earlier $244 million for Pennsylvania in fiscal year 2022 to close dangerous mine shafts, reclaim unstable slopes, improve water quality by treating acid mine ...

How innovative projects are transforming the environmental and economic costs of coal mining waste in Appalachia. Learn about the challenges and opportunities …