[HTML][HTML] Slope failure incidents and other stability concerns in surface lignite mines in Greece

IE Zevgolis, AV Deliveris, NC Koukouzas - Journal of Sustainable Mining, 2019 - Elsevier
An important aspect of the Greek surface lignite mines relates to the stability of the
corresponding excavations. The more recent ones, over the last few decades, have become …

Sustainable rehabilitation of surface coal mining areas: The case of Greek lignite mines

F Pavloudakis, C Roumpos, E Karlopoulos… - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
Surface lignite mines of the Balkan Peninsula face growing pressure due to the CO2
emissions reduction initiatives, rapidly increasing renewable-power capacity, and cheap …

The attitude of the local community towards investments in lignite before transitioning to the post-lignite era: The case of Western Macedonia, Greece

E Karasmanaki, K Ioannou, K Katsaounis… - Resources Policy, 2020 - Elsevier
Highlights•Increased desire for new lignite plants in the region was observed•Job insecurity
affected positively the desire for new lignite plants•Residents recognized lignite's positive …

Geotechnical characterization of fine-grained spoil material from surface coal mines

IE Zevgolis, AI Theocharis, AV Deliveris… - … of Geotechnical and …, 2021 - ascelibrary.org
Coal mines produce large amounts of excavated waste soils, known as spoils. These
materials can cover vast areas, are typically dumped in heaps without any treatment, and …

The efforts towards and challenges of Greece's post-lignite era: the case of megalopolis

V Marinakis, A Flamos, G Stamtsis, I Georgizas… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Greece has historically been one of the most lignite-dependent countries in Europe, due to
the abundant coal resources in the region of Western Macedonia and the municipality of …

Stability of deep excavation slopes in continuous surface lignite mining systems

M Kavvadas, C Roumpos, P Schilizzi - Geotechnical and Geological …, 2020 - Springer
The paper investigates the stability of deep continuous surface lignite mining slopes. As
excavation slopes are made relatively steep for exploitation purposes, the risk of slope …

The Effects of Surface Lignite Mines Closure on the Particulates Concentrations in the Vicinity of Large-Scale Extraction Activities

F Pavloudakis, C Sachanidis, C Roumpos - Minerals, 2022 - mdpi.com
The European green deal and energy transition policies and the competition primarily
shaped by the high price of carbon dioxide emission allowances and the consistently …

3D Numerical Analysis for the Valorization Potential of Spoil Heaps by Shallow Foundations

AI Theocharis, IE Zevgolis, C Roumpos, NC Koukouzas - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Coal has been an energy source exploited for several decades, with its extraction being
linked to creating wastes. Surface mines' overburden and interburden materials are typically …

Planning RES Projects in Exhausted Surface Lignite Mines—Challenges and Solutions

A Antoniadis, C Roumpos, P Anagnostopoulos… - Materials …, 2022 - mdpi.com
In the context of the complete phase-out of lignite-fired power plants and the corresponding
surface mines, the central priority is to ensure a fair development transition for the lignite …

Using Overall Equipment Effectiveness as a Driver for Improving the Productivity of Continuous Mining Systems

F Pavloudakis, C Roumpos, Z Agioutantis - Mining, Metallurgy & …, 2024 - Springer
The gradual depletion of mineral deposits with favorable strip** ratios and ore grades,
combined with the increased demand for raw materials used in digital and energy …