Mines & Environment

Mines and Environment was established in Western Australia as a Partner to Oceans and Environment and the Water Quality and Environmental Network - Divisions of  Jazcorp Australia Pty Ltd (Multi-disciplinary industry network established in 2007)

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Mines and Environment is a National multi-discipline Industry Network focused on connecting, updating, inspiring, and educating stakeholders across the country.

 

This multi-faceted interdisciplinary approach has seen the network expand at a rapid rate as we continue to research current challenges, changes in each State and sector such as  legislation, codes , systems and global events that impact the way you manage partnerships and your role

 

We partner with Local and National Industry Experts, Associations, Stakeholders, Bodies, Universities , and design, develop and deliver programs that support Continuous Professional Development at our signature events, conferences and seminars held throughout the year. 

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Programs include topics on Mining and Environmental changes in legislation, Mine Closure, Environmental impact assessments, Environmental impacts of mineral mining, such as wastes, environmental protection expenditure, rehabilitation, and industry self-regulation.

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Other areas include ; 

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• Mineral exploration impact the environment

• Acid mine drainage

• Rate of mineral resource use

• Processing chemical pollution - spilling, leaking or leaching of chemical agents (i.e. cyanide, sulphuric acid) from the mine site into nearby water bodies.

• Heavy metal contamination and leaching  and areas of Mining operations

• Environment: biodiversity, ecosystem services, water management, mine waste/tailings, air, noise, energy, climate change (carbon footprint, greenhouse gas), hazardous substances, mine closure.

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