Sustainable Rehabilitation of Surface Coal Mining Areas: …

Using environmental permits for boosting the environmental performance of large-scale lignite surface mining activities in Greece. In Proceedings of the 2008 National Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, Richmond, VA, USA, 14–19 June 2008. Pavloudakis, F.; Sachanidis, C.; Roumpos, C. Planning land reclamation and uses at ...

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NAICS Code 212111

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) surface mining of bituminous coal and lignite; (2) developing bituminous coal and lignite surface mine sites; (3) surface mining and …

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BITUMINOUS COAL AND LIGNITE SURFACE MINING

212111 (Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining) Industry Snapshot In 2002 U.S. coal production totaled 1.09 billion short tons, down 3 percent from a record high of 1.12 billion short tons in 2000. A warmer than normal winter during 2002 held down demand, but a hot summer generated increased demand for electricity and thus for coal.

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Historical Coal Mining in Texas

Surface strip mining (also known as area, open pit or open cast mining) to extract lignite was used at several mines starting in the 1920s, but was the only means of extracting lignite after 1951. There are six coal provinces in the conterminous United States (the "Lower 48").

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NAICS 212114

Industry Description. This U S industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) surface mining of bituminous coal lignite and anthracite coal (2) developing bituminous coal lignite and anthracite coal surface mine sites (3) surface mining and beneficiating (e g cleaning washing screening and sizing) of bituminous coal lignite and …

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North Dakota Geological Survey

The recorded history of lignite mining goes back to 1873 when small mines sprung up along the main routes of transportation in western North Dakota. ... J.H., 1978, Geology, groundwater hydrology, and hydrogeochemistry of a proposed surface mine and lignite gasification plant site near Dunn Center, North Dakota: North Dakota Geological Survey ...

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212113

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) surface mining of bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal; (2) developing bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal surface mine sites; (3) surface mining and beneficiating (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing) of bituminous ...

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Sustainable Rehabilitation of Surface Coal Mining Areas: …

Surface lignite mines of the Balkan Peninsula face growing pressure due to the CO2 emissions reduction initiatives, rapidly increasing renewable-power capacity, and cheap natural gas. ... [29]. If surface mine rehabilitation is planned, the scenarios of land uses must aim at outcomes that are climate smart, adaptable, and resilient. Successful ...

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Life cycle assessment of opencast lignite mining

The life cycle phase of fossil fuel extraction is mainly considered in the life cycle assessment (LCA) when evaluating the energy production processes. It is then only one of many unit processes, which contribute to the blurring of mining-relevant results. There are few items in the literature focusing exclusively on the lignite mining phase and analysing the specific mining …

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Coal Mining Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities

• Bituminous coal and lignite surface mining: 1.2 per 100 full-time workers • Anthracite mining: 4.7 per 100 full-time workers The number of median days away from work is a measure of the severity of injuries and illnesses. Workers in coal mining and bituminous coal underground mining were

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Coal and Lignite Mining

Milam County lignite mining by the Industrial Generating Company produced fuel for electric power generation, while Harrison County lignite mined by Atlas Chemical Industries was processed into activated carbon. ... ceased …

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Lignite Public Info. Series

The lignite is uncovered by surface mining. Surface mining is a method of mining whereby the overlying materials are removed to expose the mineral for extrac-tion. The equipment used during overbur-den stripping operations are draglines and motorized scrapers. A dragline is an excavating machine that utilizes a bucket

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BNI Coal Receives Federal Mine Plan Approval

North Dakota lignite coal continues to provide low-cost, reliable energy to over 2 million consumers and businesses in the Upper Midwest. This production even comes at a time when federal agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are attempting to take coal completely out of the mix by creating and …

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Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining

Lignite Surface Mining 1997 Economic Census Mining Industry Series 1997 Issued October 1999 EC97N-2121A U.S. Department of Commerce William M. Daley, Secretary Robert L. Mallett, Deputy Secretary Economics and Statistics Administration Robert J. Shapiro, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

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Lignite Mining

Lignite mining refers to the extraction of lignite, which causes pollution of land, air, and water, resulting in ecological damage. Efforts are being made to reclaim the mined-out land and convert it into agricultural fields, afforestation areas, orchards, herbal gardens, and an Eco Park to …

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SIC Industry Description

Industry: 1221—Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining Establishments primarily engaged in producing bituminous coal or lignite at surface mines or in developing bituminous coal or lignite surface mines. This industry includes auger mining, strip mining, culm bank mining, and other surface mining, by owners or lessees or by establishments ...

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Perspectives of lignite post-mining landscapes under …

The decision of the German federal government to cease lignite mining until 2038 or—if possible—already earlier until 2030, will cause manifold transition processes in the remaining lignite mining districts of Germany. The two largest districts are located in geographically opposite regions: The Rhineland in the western part and Lusatia in the east of …

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Oxbow Mine

The Oxbow Lignite Surface Mine was an open-pit mine near Coushatta, Louisiana, operated by Red River Mining Company. Contents. 1 Location; 2 Mine Details; 3 Background; 4 Sale of the mine; 5 Oxbow Permit Boundries; 6 Articles and resources. 6.1 Related GEM.wiki articles; 7 References; 8 External links;

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An overview of two decades of regulation on surface …

environmental impacts of mining in the state. History Of Mining In North Dakota The use of North Dakota lignite as a fuel source was first recorded in the journals of the and Clark expedition. Lignite was used to fire a blacksmith's forge during the winter of 1804-5 at Fort Mandan, near the present town of Washburn.

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