Semester: | 7th |
Course Type: | Elective |
Course Code: | Ε8207 |
eClass URL | ➽ |
Hours per Week | |
- Lecturing: | 2 |
- Practical/Lab Exersices: | 1 |
Total Hours of Fieldwork Exersice: | - |
ERASMUS: | ✔ |
ECTS: | 4 |
Teaching Units: | 3 |
Prerequisites: | - |
Expected Prior Knowlegde: | Y6205Υ4203 |
The course aims at equipping the students with critical understanding and knowledge regarding the environmental consequences that arise from the exploitation and extraction of mineral resources, the remediation and rehabilitation technologies of mining sites, and the current trends regarding the utilization of mineral resources in new technologies.
Introduction to mineral resources and sustainability. The United Nations Framework for Mineral Resources Categorization (UNFC). Geoethics in mining sector; Legislative framework regarding the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources. Hellenic Mining Activities Code. Environmental impact studies. Exploitation in Natura 2000 areas; Mining methods, type of mining wastes and environmental impacts; Mineral processing methods, types of wastes and environmental impacts; Utilization of mining wastes in cyclic economy and sustainable development. Secondary resource of mineral resources; Remediation and rehabilitation of mining sites, and management of mining wastes of historical mining activities; Sea-bed mining and blue development. New challenges in the exploitation of mineral resources and their environmental consequences; Green minerals. Introduction. Environmental applications; Mineral resources and Renewable Energy Sources. Environmental challenges.