Environmental Considerations Flashcards
1
Q
Government approval
A
- require native vegetation clearing permit to clear land
- license to operate renewed annually
2
Q
noise and vibration
A
can affect surrounding towns
3
Q
air quality
A
dust due to waste rock, dumping, loading
4
Q
design consdieration
A
- physical stability
- chemical stability
- surface water management
5
Q
final slope
A
- bench: easier layout, steps down
- concave: better representation of natural slopes, more difficult to develop
6
Q
mine closure
A
- ensure landforms are stable
- long term plan
- dealing with non mining peole
