Abstract
The rapid development of technology coupled with the increases in population led to requirement of raw materials. For that reason, the largest quantity of production is needed but the large production causes significant social, economic and ecological consequences regarding a sustainable mining activity. Preserving the relevant balances reveals the necessity of developing sustainable projects after mining. Thus, development or sustainable development should be defined not only as increasing the welfare level, but also as protecting human rights, political rights and ecological balance, and leaving a liveable world to future generations. Herewith present study, Tuzluca rock salt mine was been assessed. Due to being located on the Silk Road, Tuzluca (Igdir, Turkey) rock salt mine with its rich reserves and tenors has been of great economic importance since ancient times. Within the areas of this salt mine, the production is still being carried out but the relevant and safe areas are under project for salt therapy purposes. Due to the unique properties of the salt mine and underground air, and its therapeutic ability potential, these areas have been assessed for health tourism, viz. Speleotherapy and Halotherapy center. These treatments are known to be very beneficial for respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat and skin diseases within the framework of complementary medicine applications. However, we should herein note that mining activities carried out might bring significant consequences regarding the social and ecological structures of the region. With the ongoing increase in mining activities, it has enabled the necessary investments, employment, education, trade and infrastructure for the residential area to develop over time. Along with the present project, we have aimed at developing and providing a sustainable prosperity and a safe future after salt mining activities, also aiming at making significant contributions to the region.
Highlights
Mining consists of exploration and preparation processes, as well as production and environmental regulation
While an error that can be made in determining the geological structure or reserve may threaten the existence of the enterprise, the emergence of financial problems, changes in production costs, movements in market prices, etc
Any attempts relating an error during determination of geological structure or reserve might lead to consequences and changes such as the existence of the enterprise, emergence of financial problems, production cost, and fluctuations in market price
Summary
Mining consists of exploration and preparation processes, as well as production and environmental regulation. While an error that can be made in determining the geological structure or reserve may threaten the existence of the enterprise, the emergence of financial problems, changes in production costs, movements in market prices, etc It can cause adverse effects on mining activities [2]. The systems in which pit waters are used, the arrangement of open pits as new racing areas for motor sports, the use of land for solar power plants, ponds and green areas are of the main examples Such applications are generally developed for post coal and quarry operations due to their proximity to residential areas. The fact that salt sculptures of famous sculptors are exhibited in the galleries promoted as Underground Salt City and organizations for health tourism supported by various activities are an important example within the framework of economic and social sustainability after mining [6]. The project is regarded as one of the rare projects developed and implemented in order to make permanent and sustainable investment and management in cooperation with the state, university and private sector
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