Pollution Prevention in Mining and Mineral Processing

Based on the U.S. Bureau of Mines handbook, "Pollution Prevention in Mining and Mineral Processing - Waste Assessments for Mines and Mills," this course will provide a step-by-step operating procedure proven to reduce costs associated with mine pollution. Pollution prevention is less expensive than the more common recycling, treatment, and/or disposal methods used for many mine wastes.

The course will emphasize the philosophy of environmental leadership achieved through the involvement of all mine and mill personnel as a means of cutting costs, reducing liability, and creating a positive public image.

Guidebooks, authored by the Technical Coordinator of this course, will be made available from the U.S. Geological Survey.

Contents:

• The Need for Pollution Prevention in Mining
• Regulatory
• Economic
• Liability
• Industry Image
• Environment
• Implementation of the Pollution Prevention Program
• Building Company Consensus
• Naming a Task Force
• Providing Employee Training
• Establishing Goals
• Preliminary Assessments
• The Program Plan
• The Waste Assessment Methodology
• Ongoing Maintenance of the Program

Technical Coordinator: Daniel S. Witkowsky, Metallurgical Engineer
Location: Colorado School of Mines
Course Length: 1 day
Tuition: $125

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