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(a) and (b): M'Fis; (c): Boumaiz; (d): Chaib-Ras. from publication: Environmental Impact of Mining Exploitation: A Case Study of Some Mines of Barite in the Eastern Anti-Atlas of Morocco ...
1. Introduction. Mining and milling operations and smelting-refining processes are important anthropogenic sources of potentially harmful elements (PHE) in the environment (Dudka and Adriano, 1997; Jordan et al., 2009).Mining itself affects relatively small areas, however, ore processing and tailings/mining waste deposits (MWD …
Mining has been subject to fluctuations related to wars, economic crises, and advances in environmental rights. A series of events led some European countries, such as Spain, …
Barite side effects. Barite, a mineral primarily composed of barium sulfate, is generally considered non-toxic to humans. However, the side effects of barite exposure can occur when it is inhaled as fine dust particles. Prolonged or heavy inhalation of barite dust can potentially lead to respiratory irritation, coughing, and shortness of breath.
Environmental Impact of Mining Exploitation: A Case Study of Some Mines of Barite in the Eastern Anti-Atlas of Morocco ... to well understand the characteristics of the ore bodies (geometry, depth, grade, tonnage,…). To avoid these negative effects of barite exploitation on environment, it is recommended to i) establish a geological study and ...
Abstract. The present study was carried out to assess stream sediment quality and pollution level by major and trace elements near six abandoned barite mines in the …
Environmental Impact. Barite mining can have significant environmental impacts that need to be carefully managed for sustainability. Here are some key points to consider: Land Disturbance: The process of extracting barite from the earth can result in significant land disturbances, including deforestation and soil erosion.
Barite is a natural mineral which not only occurs in hydrothermal environments but also forms as unwanted scale, e.g., in the oil and gas industry. Due to its tendency to form solid solutions with other isostructural sulfates, in particular RaSO 4, barite is of environmental and technical relevance. It is a highly insoluble mineral and …
These hot fluids would have migrated to shallower levels of the crust, where they would have mixed with colder, less saline fluids from the surface, creating an …
In addition, barite is used in the production of cement and as a filler in plasterboard and paint putties. Mining and Metallurgy. In the mining and metallurgy sectors, barite powder finds applications in refining processes. It is used as a flux to remove impurities from ores, acting as a slag conditioner during the smelting process.
Barium (Ba) is a nonessential element to terrestrial organisms and is known to be toxic at elevated concentrations. In this study, the bioavailability and toxicity of Ba in barite (BaSO4) contaminated soils was studied using standard test organisms (Lactuca sativa L. "Great Lakes", Eisenia fetida). Contamination resulted from barite mining activities. Barium …
The specific gravity of barite should range from 4.1 to 4.6 to be applicable as a drilling mud additive. This study considered the occurrence, utilization and challenges facing the mining of barite in Nigeria. It also discussed the global reserve, production and consumption of barite and types of barite ores and associated minerals in Nigeria.
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Barite is one of these pollutants which in this paper its harmful effects on the human health and environment are mentioned and cases of its uses which can cause these effects has been ...
environmental consequence of mining. The most visible environmental impact of mining is the alteration, sometimes near-total destruction, of the mine site's natural landscape as seen in fig 1 and 2. Fig 1: An overview of land degradation caused by barite mining Fig 2: Settlement near an abandoned barite mining site
Mineral associated with the ore are a main concern when mining and processing barite. In many barite deposits, quartz is present with the …
Enforcement regime. Introduction. There is a substantial mineral resource base in Oman, predominantly contained in the mountains which span 700 kilometres by 150 kilometres, …
The process involves crushing and grinding barite ore to reduce the desired size. It mainly involves using jaw crushers, impact crushers or cone crushers to reduce the size of barite raw material. After being crushed by these crushers, the size of the particles can be further reduced by grinding with a ball mill, raymond mill or other grinders.. First, …
Mining activities, including prospecting, exploration, construction, operation, maintenance, expansion, abandonment, decommissioning and repurposing of a mine can impact social and environmental systems in a range of positive and negative, and direct and indirect ways. Mining can yield a range of benefits to societies, but it may also …
Over 90% of barite mining activities in Nigeria are carried out by artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs), and up to 75% of these miners operate informally, without mining license and rights. Such …
The morphology of barite crystals in seawater is related to their origin and formation environment, which largely depends on the temperature, pressure, availability of surface area for crystal growth, and the saturation state of Ba in the solid solution-aqueous solution system when barite precipitation occurs (Bertram and Cowen, 1997, Dunn et ...
Improvements aimed at increasing efficiency and lowering pollution of barite mining and processing technologies can open new market niches and attract more consumers. Barite News. The report covers the latest developments, updates, and trends impacting the price of barite, providing stakeholders with timely and relevant information.
Barium (Ba) is a nonessential element to terrestrial organisms and is known to be toxic at elevated concentrations. In this study, the bioavailability and toxicity of Ba in barite (BaSO4) contaminated soils was studied using standard test organisms (Lactuca sativa L. "Great Lakes", Eisenia fetida). Contamination resulted from barite mining ...
In the area, barite mineralization occurs as veins and bedded deposits of over 200km long trending in N-S and NE-SW directions (Oden, 2012). These deposits occur in …
Keywords Barite Drilling mud Trace elements Environmental impacts Lasbela Introduction Barite (BaSO 4) is known for its heavy specific gravity and used primarily as a weighting agent for drilling fluids; in addition, it has application as radiation-shielding material (Fugaru et al. 2015; Godwin 2012) and heavy weight aggregate (Naseem et al ...
The relatively widespread presence of environmental barium is raising a growing public awareness as it can lead to different health conditions. Its presence in humans may produce several effects, especially among those chronically exposed from low to moderate doses. Barium accumulation can mainly occur by exposure in the workplace …
However, there is insufficient literature on the downside of mining and associated hazards, especially in the artisanal barite mining sector. This paper contains ... Sci. Total Environ. 2014, 488, 85–99. [CrossRef] Younger, P.L. Environmental impacts of coal mining and associated wastes: A geochemical perspective. Geol. Soc. Lond. Spec. Publ ...
sales of drilling-grade barite increased by 20%, and sales of domestic and imported barite for other industrial uses increased by 8% to 177,000 t (table 4). Barite's role in the well-drilling industry is primarily as a weighting agent in drilling muds to suppress high formation pressures and to prevent blowouts. barite is a component of
Starting in the early 2000s, environmental concerns have been raised about lithium mining from continental brines by local populations, non-governmental organizations and the press, first in Chile ...
The environmental impact of barite mining, the respiratory health risks for workers, and the proper disposal of used drilling mud are some of the concerns associated with its usage. However, with proper precautions and the development of alternative additives, it is possible to minimize these risks and ensure the safe and responsible use …
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Barite, used in mud formulation, is mined in several places to support the industry. However, there is insufficient literature on the downside of mining and associated hazards, especially in the artisanal barite mining …