This paper analysed and summarised the significant research outputs published on the
environmental impact assessment of mining and mineral processing industries through life …

Many metals and minerals are the backbone of the clean energy transition. However, its
extraction and production are known to be a source of various environmental impacts. The …

This paper presents the results of an investigation carried out on the impacts of cobalt
extraction process using a life cycle assessment by considering a cradle-to-gate system. Life …

Conversion of biomass into biofuel and biochar with a subsequent soil storage is assumed
as a prospective strategy of reducing atmospheric CO 2 concentrations. However …

The increasing metal demand driven by energy and digital transition has led to more
complex mining operations. To allocate environmental impacts in cases of mining co …

The conversion of gold ore tailings into value-added products is an urgent problem that
requires a solution. In this study, two different type of mixtures (with minor addition of …

While e-waste poses significant environmental and health risks, it also harbors valuable
metals like gold, ripe for recycling. However, extracting gold from e-waste carries its own …

Mining resources have played a leading role in the development of humanity, and the
demand for these raw materials is expected to increase in the foreseeable future. In addition …

Coal is not only the main fossil fuel in China but also a pollution source. To evaluate the
impact of coal production on the environment, a life cycle assessment (LCA) was conducted …

Global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from gold mining exceed 100 Mt CO 2-e annually,
with country emissions intensity from 129 to 2754 kg CO 2-e/oz, yet clear knowledge gaps …