HOW CAN NEW MINERS IN FRANCISTIWN GOLD MINE ENSURE

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE OF

HUMAN BEINGS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT
NAMES: BOTLHALE M LIZWE
STUDENT ID: 01192118912
COURSE: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COURSE CODE: DHS 1203
LECTURER: DR CHICHO
INTRODUCTION

According to mines act part 1 of preliminary section 1

to 2 mine means any excavation in the ground whether
obtained or being worked, made for the purpose of
searching for or any winning mineral and mineral
means any substance, whether in solid, liquid, or
gaseous form, occurring naturally in or on the earth.
The mining industry uses a large number of natural
resources, such as water, soil and minerals even though
it is an important industry because it contributes to the
economy of many countries, but it can also be
damaging to the environment.
 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

The mines act section 11 talks about regulations that

regulations makes provision concerning; the protection
and rehabilitation of the environment where it is
affected or likely to be affected by mining or quarrying
operations or any works ventilation and the control of
dust, gases and toxic or deleterious surfaces, therefore
air pollution can be controlled by stabilizing exposed
areas through various techniques including aerial
seeding, rehabilitating mined land as soon as possible to
reduce exposed areas.
The treating of minerals as stated in mines act section 1
to 2 that the treating of any mineral or mineral product
in the form obtained from a mine or quarry including
the production of coke, and including the production of
a metal in any shape or form by smelting can cause air
pollution therefore to control pollution the mine should
restrict blasting during adverse weather conditions.
PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL

Companies can invest in equipment that helps in

turning waste into reusable material, they should adopt
policies that allow for a more eco-friendly waste
disposal routine, water can be reused on mining sites
as grey water for washing equipment or flushing stuff
toilets, and scrap materials can be recycled or sold to
companies which can reuse them in order to reduce the
amount of waste produced on site.
IMPROVING MANUFACTURING PROCESS

The efficiency of the mining process can often leave

much to be desired, but improving the efficiency of
this process can help towards lessening the
environmental impact. This also allows companies to
regulate process which may be lacking in
environmental friendliness. Replenishing native soils
and grasses, cleaning excess waste, proper waste
removal, site inspections and replanting trees and
natural forestry shall be conducted frequently to
restore the environment.
In order to improve the manufacturing process people
in charge should have the required skills and
knowledge which is discussed in section 11 part v of
the mines act that regulations may, in relation to all
mines, quarries and works or any mine, quarry or
works, makes provision concerning; Certificates of
competency required for employment in any
particular occupation in, at or about mines, quarries,
works or machinery the grant, cancellation and
suspension of such certificates, and the prohibition of
employment of persons not in possession of the
required certificates of competency;
REDUCE INPUTS

The mine act under section 1 to 2 describes works as

a place connected with prospecting, mining, or
quarrying operations at which any of the following
operations are carried out; generating, transmitting and
distributing of any form of power at or to a mine or
quarry,
therefore mines can reduce energy usage by
considering the use of alternative energy sources
such as solar or wind power, reducing the use of
energy can also help in reducing greenhouse gases
and in extending the life of fossil fuel reserves.
CONCLUSION

In order to lessen their impact on the environment,

mining companies should look into using sustainable
equipment and waste disposal procedures. They
should also consider replenishing the local
environment as often as possible, which will make
the surrounding area habitable and able to return to a
natural state once the mine has been closed.
REFERENCES

Mining act. (NO.12 OF 2016). www.kenyalaw.org , 11.