Clean uses for redundant mines
From wind farms to experimental technology based on osmosis, disused mining facilities can repay their debt to the environment by producing sustainable energy in a wide variety of ways.
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Quarry firms major on biodiversity
08th February, 2012, Mineral PlanningMinerals companies are co-operating on fieldwork intended to augment the industry's proud record efforts in integrating wildlife objectives into quarrying operations, Laverne Bell reports
Industry must provide training
08th February, 2012, Mineral PlanningWhy is it taking years for local authorities to greenlight developments and what can be done about it? Dramatic steps are vital if the situation is not to worsen, says the The UK Minerals Forum, which proposes an unorthodox solution
Habitat rules block quarry claim
08th February, 2012, Mineral PlanningA compensation claim from north Wales illustrates the complexity of demonstrating rights to exploit sites colonised by species protected by European law, Richard Kimblin explains
Scots planners set for busy year
08th February, 2012, Mineral PlanningLocal government elections, refinements to the reformed system and challenges to the grant of permission are among the challenges facing Scottish planners this year, says Neil Collar
Golden opportunities for research
08th February, 2012, Mineral PlanningApproval of Scotland's first gold mine for centuries has raised interest in scientific research that could increase the efficiency of further exploration and reduce environmental impact, Nyree Hill and Gawen Jenkin report
Flying the flag for minerals
07th February, 2012, Mineral PlanningMajor infrastructure projects, new regulations and tussles between economic and environmental interests set the scene for the run-up to Scotland's independence vote, says Karen Dalgleish
Sustainable development and the sea - translating aspiration into action
02nd December, 2011, Mineral PlanningFrom the well established marine aggregate, oil and gas, and ports sectors, to the rapidly emerging offshore renewable sector and the future potential of carbon capture and storage and offshore wave and tidal power, marine industries make an importan...
Decentralising decision making
02nd December, 2011, Mineral PlanningAs another overhaul of the planning system is carried out, this time in the name of localism, Ian Lamond asks whether the lessons have been learned from previous endeavours
MPA members' restoration lauded
01st December, 2011, Mineral PlanningThe Mineral Products Association's recent awards highlighted the industry's impressive legacy of site rehabilitation and the unparallelled potential of former quarries to promote biodiversity by providing habitats.
Maintain acceptable dust levels
01st December, 2011, Mineral PlanningDust is inconsistent and difficult to measure, and tends to be subject to rules of thumb as much as legislation, so it is easy for mineral operators to find themselves over-controlling it.
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