ASFA Subject

Moana

Mine tailings

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		The effects of mining on the environment of high islands: a case study of gold mining on Misima Island, Papua New Guinea Author(s): Hughes, P.J. Publisher: South Pacific Commission Year: 1989 Held at: SOPAC ASFA Subject(s): Mine tailings, Pollution control, Mining, Islands, Gold, Environmental impact Control No.: 00004180.nul
		The Fly River: a case study of potential mining impacts in a tropical river system: final report, Inland Water Quality Project, University of Papua New Guinea module Author(s): Pernetta, J.C., ed. Publisher: Association of South Pacific Environmental Institutions Year: 1988 Notes: Prepared for 4th consultative meeting of SPREP, environmental research and training institutions Held at: SOPAC ASFA Subject(s): Mine tailings, Water quality, Mining, Environmental surveys, Environmental impact Control No.: 00005218.nul
		Namosi prospect : possible and likely environmental impacts of the proposed mine on the marine environment Author(s): Newell, P. Year: 1998 ISSN: 1013-9877 Notes: South Pacific Journal of Natural Science, 16, 37-45 Held at: USP ASFA Subject(s): Ocean dumping, Mine tailings, Coral reefs, Copper, Marine environment, Environmental impact, Mining Abstract: The proposal to develop a large low grade copper deposit on the island of Viti Levu, the Namosi Prospect, may have strong negative impacts on the marine environment along parts of the southern coast. The proposal includes submarine tailings dispersal (STD) which would involve the dumping of all the mine spoil after extraction of the copper into the sea below the surface mixed layer. The volumes would be large, in the region of 100,000 tonnes/day and such an operation has never been successfully operated in a area where there are healthy coral reefs. This paper draws attention to the doubts about this disposal option and whether it is environmentally plausible Control No.: 00013845.nul