Abstract
The article analyzes the results of the environmental assessment of the construction site of the Udokan mining and metallurgical plant (MMP) in the Kalarsky district of the Trans-Baikal Territory. The Udokan deposit is the largest deposit in Russia with copper reserves of 20.1 million tons. The construction area is characterized by extreme natural conditions, natural complexes that are sensitive to anthropogenic impact. The results of the environmental impact assessment of the territory of the planned construction of the Udokan mining and metallurgical plant for the extraction and processing of copper are analyzed. The impact of the construction and the Udokan project on copper mining is assessed as significant. However, taking into account the observance of all technical and operational standards, it can be assessed as acceptable. Specialists of the Institute have developed and implemented a system of environmental monitoring of the impact of construction on the environment. A set of environmental measures to preserve the biodiversity of mountain subarctic ecosystems is proposed.
Highlights
In the process of mining, construction and operation of any mining and metallurgical plant, a priori significant damage is inflicted on natural complexes and their components
Environmental safety is becoming a priority for residents of the development area, as well as for mining companies
The system for ensuring the environmental safety of territories consists of three main blocks: a comprehensive environmental assessment of the territory; subsystem of environmental monitoring; subsystem of management decisions
Summary
In the process of mining, construction and operation of any mining and metallurgical plant, a priori significant damage is inflicted on natural complexes and their components. Each new construction of a large facility is perceived as a large-scale project to violate the ecological well-being of the territory In this regard, high-quality and independent research to assess the impact on environmental components at all stages of work is an urgent task. Impact business projects are a global trend of large companies investing in the development of the territory in accordance with the goals of sustainable development The system for ensuring the environmental safety of territories consists of three main blocks: a comprehensive environmental assessment of the territory; subsystem of environmental monitoring; subsystem of management decisions The relationship between these systems at all levels will be the key to rational environmental management, improving the quality of life of the population
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