Environmental impacts of the gypsum mining operation at Maqna …

The impacts of quarrying of the gypsum deposits on the environment at Maqna, Tabuk, were evaluated by intensive field studies including in situ testing, mapping and sampling of gypsum and well water. Field and laboratory tests were made to determine the engineering properties including tensile and compressive strengths, unit weight, fracture spacing and …

Health impacts of industrial mining on surrounding …

Industrial mining projects can play an important role in global sustainable development if associated health risks are minimised and opportunities maximised. While a broad body of evidence from quantitative studies exists that establishes the interlinkages between mining operations and effects on public health, little research has been …

The impact of gypsum mine water: A case study on …

Genotoxic impact, i.e. the level of primary DNA damage in haemocytes, was also investigated, since gypsum mining activities result in wastewaters contaminated with heavy metals. For this purpose, water and sediment samples and amphipods were collected at a site downstream from a gypsum mine, in the Kosovčica River, and at a reference …

Agronomy | Free Full-Text | Impacts of Biochar and Gypsum …

Nitrification is the core step of the soil nitrogen cycle and directly affects the nitrogen use efficiency in agricultural systems. Biochar and gypsum are two important soil amendments widely used in coastal saline farmland. However, little is known about their effects on nitrification and ammonia-oxidizing microorganisms. A one-year pot …

Focus on: Gypsum, a Building Block for World Construction

The rise of synthetic gypsum, a byproduct of industrial processes, is beginning to impact the market dynamics for natural gypsum producers. Gypsum and sustainability issues The extraction of gypsum presents several sustainability challenges that the mining industry is under pressure to address.

National Gypsum Miners Association | Gypsum Mining

Gypsum mining and usage creates direct employment for over 500 country people, and inceases crop and pasture production by over $300 million annually. Gypsum Mining Licences. There are currently 77 Gypsum Mining Licences in Victoria, covering an area of 3,105 hectares, as well as several Gypsum Exploration Licences. These Licences are in …

Environmental impacts of the gypsum mining operation at …

The impacts of quarrying of the gypsum deposits on the environment at Maqna, Tabuk, were evaluated by intensive field studies including in situ testing, …

A STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF …

A STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES: A CASE STUDY OF GYPSUM MINING IN KAJIADO, KENYA OMOTI KEFA MISUKO A Thesis Submitted to the Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research of Kabarak University

CGC announces $104 million investment to re-launch state …

May 2, 2023. LITTLE NARROWS, NS — CGC Inc., the Canadian division of USG Corporation, today announced plans to revitalize and relaunch a state-of-the-art gypsum quarry in Little Narrows, Nova Scotia.This CAD 104 million investment will reinforce CGC's supply of raw gypsum material—the largest in the world— to meet the growing demand …

(PDF) ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF GYPSUM MINING …

Mining activities expose the land to erosion, water pollution and other environmental disasters which pose threat to humans. This study aimed at assessing the impact of land degradation because of ...

Identification and Assessment of Hazard of Development in Gypsum …

This study includes natural hazards and environmental problems caused by gypsum on and near the soil, water, and structures. These are karst-specific deformations (caves, fractures, cracks) naturally occurring in gypsum areas, and the problems of salinization, corrosion, erosion, soil and water pollution that occur as a result of dissolution caused by …

Past, Present, and Future of Texas Industrial Minerals | Mining …

Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration - Texas is a major producer of industrial mineral resources required by the state's ever-growing population that now exceeds 28 million. ... Texas industrial minerals from 2000 through 2015. Other includes the combined values of all clays, dimension stone, gypsum, helium [crude, grade-A (2000–12)], silver ...

BLM releases environmental analysis for US Gypsum mine …

– The Bureau of Land Management has released the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed expansion of the US Gypsum Mine and associated water lines in southwestern Imperial County. The Final Supplemental EIS provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the …

An assessment of impacts of extractive industries on …

Discussions in the literature on impacts of gypsum mining on landscape are site specific and lack in details. This study sought to establish the impacts of gypsum mining activities on landscape in ...

Environmental Impacts of Gypsum Mineral Mining and …

Explore the environmental impact of gypsum mining: water contamination, soil degradation, and air pollution risks. Discover sustainable practices and regulatory frameworks for a greener future in mineral extraction.

The World of Gypsum

Since 1956, Harrison Gypsum has been a prominent figure in the gypsum mining sector. The company has made a name for itself by maintaining a consistent and high level of product quality. They operate four gypsum mines in Oklahoma, one mine in North Texas and three limestone mines – two in Oklahoma and one in South Kansas.

Evaluation of engineering properties and environmental …

The discard and landfill of by-product gypsum cause significant environmental problems. About 100–280 million tons of phosphogypsum and a large amount of waste …

Environmental risk assessment of industrial byproduct …

The results show that (1) during repeated contact of the three types of industrial waste gypsum with the leaching medium, the pH levels changed, and the …

An assessment of impacts of extractive industries on …

A thorough research into the specific impacts of gypsum mining on landscape was a necessity and the study sought to address this gap. The overall objective of the study was to identify and assess the impacts of gypsum mining on the landscape at the mining sites in Kajiado County, so

Socio-economic and Environmental Impact Analysis …

the economic, social and environmental impacts of the gypsum mining on people living nearby as well as at the national level. However, given the non-existence of economic and social data on the communities, the impacts outlined in the study are mostly perceived ones. Part 2: A brief background of Khothagpa gypsum mine The gypsum mine is …

An assessment of impacts of extractive industries on …

Gypsum extraction was dominated by open cast mining and manual quarrying methods, which involved the removing of top soil up to the bedrock, effectively making the mining …

Impacts for half of the world's mining areas are …

Mining is a crucial industry — from iron and copper to gravel and sand, we depend on it for the basic building blocks of the modern world. It is a fast changing sector, as the clean energy ...

Environmental Impact of Silica and Gypsum …

Gypsum mining can lead to various environmental impacts. The extraction process often involves clearing large areas of land, resulting in habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity. The removal of vegetation and …

The Antrim Gypsum Project

However, mining activity does not necessarily mean loss of biodiversity and danger for ecosystems. The gypsum mines managed by CertainTeed, a Saint-Gobain company, commit daily and on the field to the conservation of nature and preservation of biodiversity by bringing constructive solutions to the environmental impacts of gypsum quarrying.

Gypsum mining spoil improves plant emergence and …

tal impact parallelly to the mitigation of PHE hazards. Abstract Purpose Soil pollution is a major problem worldwide. Some anthropogenic activities, such as mining, may ... soil and gypsum mining spoil, with the aim of assess-ing for the rst time the potential use of gypsum min-ing spoil to enhance soil properties, to reduce PHE ...

Study on Damage Characteristics and Failure Modes of Gypsum …

1. Introduction. As typical brittle rock masses, gypsum mines are often produced in the form of thick and large layers with good integrity and excellent stability; therefore, room-and-pillar mining is often used [].In the production process of the mine, the multilevel goaf left by in the room-and-pillar mining method exhibits good stability …

Sustainable mineral development: Case study …

These values may be attributed to historical industrial activity around the estuaries, that is, gypsum mining in Tana River County; five cement manufacturing companies located in Athi River: Athi ...

An assessment of the impacts of Gypsum mining on water …

DOI: 10.58216/kjri.v4i1.32 Corpus ID: 114573475; An assessment of the impacts of Gypsum mining on water quality in Kajiado County, Kenya @article{Omoti2016AnAO, title={An assessment of the impacts of Gypsum mining on water quality in Kajiado County, Kenya}, author={Kefa M. Omoti and J. J. Kitetu and Joseph.

Gypsum Plasterboard and the environment

Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate (Gypsum) is commonly hydrated by groundwater. The UK is largely self-sufficient in gypsum. The material can be found in seams in the Pennines and the Midlands, but the biggest source of extraction is in East Sussex where mining extracts some 100,000 tonnes of gypsum a year from 100 m below the High Weald.

Socio-economic and Environmental Impact Analysis of …

the economic, social and environmental impacts of the gypsum mining on people living nearby as well as at the national level. However, given the non-existence of economic and social data on the communities, the impacts outlined in the study are mostly perceived ones. Part 2: A brief background of Khothagpa gypsum mine The gypsum mine is …