Raw Materials
Maximum Output. Minimum Environmental Impact. At American Gypsum, we operate three gypsum quarries in the United States, with all operations monitored by either the …
Socio-economic and Environmental Impact Analysis of …
the economic, social and environmental impacts of the gypsum mining on people living nearby as well as at the national level. However, given the non-existence of economic and social data on the communities, the impacts outlined in the study are mostly perceived ones. Part 2: A brief background of Khothagpa gypsum mine The gypsum mine is …
Environmental Evaluation of Gypsum Plasterboard Recycling
The environmental impacts of gypsum recycling have also been investigated. Pantini et al. investigated strategies for the recycling of GW in a specific region in Italy . The authors evaluated the environmental impacts of gypsum recycling in four scenarios on a theoretical basis.
Gypsum
Gypsum. Gypsum is a mineral found in crystal as well as masses called gypsum rock. It is a very soft mineral and it can form very pretty, and sometimes extremely large colored crystals. Massive gypsum rock forms within layers of sedimentary rock, typically found in thick beds or layers.
A Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of ½
their source of gypsum – adjacent quarry, mine, imported gypsum ore and their use of FGD synthetic gypsum. Methodology Life cycle assessment is an analytical tool used to comprehensively quantify and interpret the energy and material flows to and from the environment over the life cycle of a product, process, or service.
Identification and Assessment of Hazard of Development in Gypsum …
This study includes natural hazards and environmental problems caused by gypsum on and near the soil, water, and structures. These are karst-specific deformations (caves, fractures, cracks) naturally occurring in gypsum areas, and the problems of salinization, corrosion, erosion, soil and water pollution that occur as a …
(PDF) Impact of quarrying gypsum in a semidesert karstic …
Impact of quarrying gypsum in a semidesert karstic area (Sorbas, SE Spain) ... which now occur in the bottom of a quarry, are also affected. ... mal future environmental impacts.
The effect of magnesium on partial sulphate removal from mine water …
The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of magnesium on the removal efficiency of sulphate as gypsum from mine water. The precipitation conditions were simulated with MINEQL + software and the simulation results were compared with the results from laboratory jar test experiments.
Environmental risk assessment of industrial byproduct …
In response to the basic policy of green and low-carbon circular development to solve resource, environmental and ecological problems, gypsum is considered to be …
GCCA Sustainability Guidelines for Quarry Rehabilitation …
quarry rehabilitation that are defined in these guidelines, in order to drive continuous performance improvement, benchmark company performance and to meet their ... Minimizing environmental impact is therefore a fundamental requirement for the sustainable operation in the cement sector. Impacts can be successfully
Mining and biodiversity: key issues and research needs in …
Cumulative impacts occur when multiple mines cause more biodiversity loss than the sum of individual mines. These processes and consequences for biodiversity have received little attention in the literature . Impacts of mining are more difficult to assess at the global scale.
Glenvale Project
Gypsum Supply Manager. 506-633-3331. REGIONAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS. ... An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be submitted to the Provincial Government; ... we have made contributions to the local community. In the case of Upham, where a similar quarry is located, we have:
Socio-economic and Environmental Impact Analysis of Khothagpa Gypsum Mine
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Evaluation of engineering properties and environmental …
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the engineering and environmental properties of recycled gypsum stabilized soil, which includes …
(PDF) Analysis of the environmental impact of the …
Indicators of the environmental impact of the produced building gypsum from the raw material of natural origin and building gypsum made of FGD gypsum.
Identification and Assessment of Hazard of Development in …
This study includes natural hazards and environmental problems caused by gypsum on and near the soil, water, and structures. These are karst-specific …
[PDF] Environmental risk assessment of industrial byproduct gypsum
In response to the basic policy of green and low-carbon circular development to solve resource, environmental and ecological problems, gypsum is considered to be a filling material for mine backfilling. To explore the potential risks of gypsum to the groundwater environment due to the backfilling of abandoned mines, a sequential batch leaching …
Impact of quarrying gypsum in a semidesert karstic area
One needs to bear in mind that this arid gypsum environment supports highly specialized vegetation, though we will not enter into its description in this paper. The impacts on the physical environment would be the opencast quarry cuttings themselves, which are visible from a great distance. These opencast quarries lead to a modification …
Gypsum in Construction | Types, advantages, disadvantages, …
Its extraction involves surface mining, which means we need to consider the environmental impact. Land rehabilitation, sustainable mining practices and adherence to environmental regulations are essential to responsible gypsum sourcing. When synthetic gypsum is produced, it is actually a by-product of other processes.
Biodiversity Stewardship in Gypsum Quarrying: our Best …
It also demonstrates that quarrying has a positive environmental impact on the eco-systems providing efficient solutions to the loss of biodiversity and also increasing biological diversity during and after use of the quarry. Adaptation to climate change is thus also in …
Influence of the Application Rate of an Organic Amendment …
As a result of the physical and chemical effects of the organic amendment on soil properties, a close relationship existed between application rate and Atriplex halimus presence. Based on the results of this study, gypsum quarry rehabilitation in semiarid environments may be facilitated by the use of medium organic amendment rates.
Gypsum mining spoil improves plant emergence and growth …
Based on our study, gypsum mining spoil appears to have positive effects on the remediation of soils polluted with PHEs and the recovery of their vegetation. The …
Analysis of Mechanical and Thermal Performance and Environmental Impact …
Gypsum board is a building material known for its various qualities and functional characteristics, including its low density, fire resistance, thermal insulation, moisture regulation, and decorative appeal. However, it is important to consider the environmental aspects, as the production of one ton of gypsum board releases …
Long-term effects of gypsum on the chemistry of sodic soils
Soils with high exchangeable sodium contents have structural and hydrological problems that limit agricultural productivity. Gypsum is commonly applied as an ameliorant but there are few field studies into its long-term (> 10 years) effects on soil chemistry, especially at depths greater than 0.4 m, and no long-term validation of the …
Environmental impacts of the gypsum mining operation at …
The impacts of quarrying of the gypsum deposits on the environment at Maqna, Tabuk, were evaluated by intensive field studies including in situ testing, …
Sustainability | Free Full-Text | Environmental Impacts: Local
Despite its contributions to the development of the country, the mining sector in Sierra Leone, has been attributed to a multitude of impacts on the environment. This article focuses on assessing the environmental impacts of mining in mining edge communities in Sierra Leone. A survey of 360 people from three mining edge …
Gypsum Plasterboard and the environment
Made from the simple materials of gypsum and paper it is used in most building types in a wide range of applications including wall lining, partitions, sound control and fire protection. The main environmental impacts associated with plasterboard result from the production process, transportation and disposal.
The aging of gypsum in underground mines | Semantic …
In the present work, an attempt has been achieved to describe the effects of ageing and of water on the hydro-mechanical behaviour of chalks from underground quarries of northern Parisian basin.…
Emission of respirable dust from stone quarrying, potential health
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis of dust confirmed the presence of calcite and gypsum, thus confirming the source as mining. ... air pollution, and adverse effects on water resources through acid-mine drainage, leaching etc. ... Considering the environmental impacts of rock quarrying, ...
effect of gypsum mining on environment
gypsum, iron laterite, limestone, magnesite, phosphate, ... mining and quarrying activities, or from the solid waste release from the mines. A few admit that solid waste is ... environmental impact of mining operations.