Hello. I am in the stage of choosing my research study in the field of Environmental Chemistry. I was wondering if you have any suggestions on how to reduce contaminants and ensure the safety of the environment for the benefits of all (esp residents). Since I am living in a community where there are mining industries. The mining companies I'm referring maximize nickel from ore. Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!
I am not familiar with mining nickel, whether it is chemical extraction, mechanical, heat, or ? I would talk with any local environmental agencies, and you might find some internet search materials. I would be careful in approaching mining companies and miners. They might not appreciate what you are doing or be concerned that outsiders find out what they are doing. If they are required to monitor anyway, they may give you funds or a job to do it, but they may not appreciate negative reports. Just be careful and select sites with care. Mining wastes can be of various types, and it is not unusual to retain some types of wastes in retention ponds that are often not adequately designed, and they spill or fail in major storm events -- when no one is looking. Some types of wastes can have hazardous implecations, so do your homework.
You are welcome. i forgot to say that I have a regional guide on soil and water protection measures uploaded to researchgate put out about 2002. It has a section on measures to consider relative to mining, but not anything specific to nickel, just general items. If you are interested in soil and water conservation measures, you will find some measures to consider. Of course the rules vary from country to country and may be very different in USA, and even mining laws and rules differ from eastern USA to western USA.
Thank you so much professor. I would love to read that sir. I will be checking it out.
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Sheena, consider an examination of areas that have a long history of nickel mining to find those topic(s) that most resonate with the conditions in your area of interest. One suggestion would be Sudbury/Timmins area of Ontario with an eye for extended environmental and public health effects. We can learn from history.
Good luck!
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