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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Mining Wastes - http://www.epa.gov/osw/nonhaz/industrial/special/mining/
Outlines legislative and regulatory history, and current status of the mining waste exemption. Includes supporting technical documents. |
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USGS Plasenzuela Project - http://minerals.usgs.gov/east/plasenzuela/background.html
Background and preliminary findings of a US-Spain study of the environmental impact of the Roman mineral industry at Plasenzuela, Extremadura, Spain. |
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Sudbury Soils Study - http://www.sudburysoilsstudy.com/
Study to evaluate the levels of metals and chemicals such as nickel, copper, cobalt and arsenic in the local environment. Includes FAQ, news and events. Ontario, Canada.[English/French] |
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The Economist: Goldbugs - Bacteria and Ore Formation - http://www.geobacter.org/press/2001-07-21-economist.pdf
Article discusses why gold mines may owe their origins to microbes. |
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Environmental Regulation of Mine Waters in the European Union (ERMITE) - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/environment/research/Ermite.htm
Research provides integrated policy guidelines for developing European legislation and practice in relation to water management in the mining sector. Includes a summary and policy briefs. |