Environmental Impact of Large-scale Mining in Papua New Guinea

Mining Residue Disposal by the Ok Tedi Copper-Gold Mine

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This book presents a study on the environmental impacts of the controversial Ok Tedi Gold/Copper Mine in Papua New Guinea. The focus is on the effects of large discharge of tailings and waste rock material on riverbed aggradation of the Ok Tedi and Fly rivers. Also covered is the accumulation/redistribution of sediments in the Fly River floodplain and the possible toxic effects on biota and the food chain. It is a valuable reference source for those interested in geomorphological changes through mine waste disposal and the effects of heavy metal rich waste materials on the water quality of rivers.
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Agency/Department
United Nations Environment Programme
Print ISBN
9783895820199
Print Publication Date
Page Count
80
Print Sales Number
98.III.D.72

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