Mine Rehabilitation for Environment and Health Protection - A Training Manual

This manual has been prepared jointly by the United Nations Environment Programme, Industry and Environment (UNEP JE) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). It complements an earlier trainer's package on Environmental Management of Mine Sites (UNEP lIE Technical Report No. 30). The earlier report introduced in a general way some of the key environmental issues relating to mines. This present manual covers one of these in a more comprehensive manner - that of site rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is the aspect most easily perceived by regulators and the public as being deficient in mining operations. It is important that companies put emphasis on this aspect, and this in turn needs competent, trained personnel.