Industrial ecology framework for achieving cleaner production in the mining and minerals industry |
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| Institution: | 1. Mining and Ventilation, M&I Heat Transfer Products Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, L5N6H6, Canada;2. Mining Life Cycle Center, University of Nevada, Reno, 89557, USA;1. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, TU Delft, 2628 CD, Delft, The Netherlands;2. Ironmaking Department, R&D, Tata Steel, 1970 CA, IJmuiden, The Netherlands;3. Business Development, Van Gansewinkel Groep BV, 5657 DH, Eindhoven, The Netherlands;1. Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Mining Development and Safety Technique, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China;2. School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering, University of Western Australia, Perth 6009, Australia;3. School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China;4. Hebei Iron & Steel Group Mine Design Co., Ltd., Tangshan 063701, China;1. Department of Production Engineering, School of Engineering of São Carlos, University of São Paulo, Brazil;2. Center of Natural Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil;3. Environmental Engineering Sciences, School of Engineering of São Carlos, University of São Paulo, Brazil;1. College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China;2. MEP Key Laboratory of Eco-Industry, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China |
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| Abstract: | Industrial ecology (IE) is an emerging framework adopted in the manufacturing, construction, and process industries to provide innovative solutions in strategic planning, leading to cleaner operation and production. An IE framework integrates a large number of processes, economic constraints, and environmental, health and safety considerations for optimized resource utilization. This paper provides a review of environmental management practices in the mining and minerals industry, emphasizing two concepts: IE and cleaner production. The mining and minerals industry provides primary materials for industrial activities; as such, it is an important component in the “industrial ecosystem.” This industry is subject to very stringent social and environmental scrutiny, while providing society with required natural resources to meet essential sustainable development requirements. The implementation of an IE framework in the sector will contribute to sustainable development. |
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