Environmental Guidelines for Mining Operations

Authors:
UNEP

Publication Date:
1998

Abstract/Summary:
These guidelines present recent examples of sound environmental management practices and regulations from various mining countries worldwide and are designed to assist government and industry, from both developing and developed countries, encourage sustainable mining practices. They encompass a variety of tools and systems, including environmental impact assessment (EIAs), environmental management systems and programmes, environmental monitoring programmes, environmental auditing and enforcement. The material presented in these Guidelines consists of recent examples of environmental management practices and regulations from various mining countries around the world.

Resource Type:
Technical Document

Source:
UNEP

Link:
https://commdev.org/userfiles/files/814_file_UNEP_UNDESA_EnvGuidelines.pdf