The Economist: Goldbugs - Bacteria & Ore Formation
- Article discusses why gold mines may owe their origins to microbes. [PDF] (July 21, 2001)
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Sudbury Soils Study
- Study to evaluate the levels of metals & chemicals such as nickel, copper, cobalt & arsenic in the local environment. Includes FAQ, news & events. Ontario, Canada.[English/French]
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Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mine Lakes (CSML)
- Fosters the creation of mine lakes of value to the community, environment & economy through research, education & training. Includes programs, news & events. Australia.
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USGS Plasenzuela Project
- Background & preliminary findings of a US-Spain study of the environmental impact of the Roman mineral industry at Plasenzuela, Extremadura, Spain. (September, 1997)
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Visual Impacts of Mining
- Paper on visualization of the visual impacts of mining & quarrying.
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Environmental Regulation of Mine Waters in the European Union (ERMITE)
- Research gives integrated policy guidelines for developing European legislation & practice in relation to water management in the mining sector. Includes a summary & policy briefs.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Mining Wastes
- Outlines legislative & regulatory history, & current status of the mining waste exemption. Includes supporting technical documents.
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