Quiz

This quiz is to test what you learned in the lectures. Read the question and choose the right answer below.

Name

What is a mining term for rocks that can potentially generate acids and be harmful to the environment?

ARD/AMD

NAF/NAG

PAF/PAG

Site remediation is done when:

A company operating a mine fills bankruptcy

When mine close temporarily due to low commodity prices

When a mine undergoes a permanent closure and decommissioning

What is one of the most effective ways to prevent conflict?

Communication with local communities and stakeholders

Collaboration between companies

Large economic profits from the mine

What is a good thing to start with in an EIA?

Impact analysis

Baseline study

Risk assessment

What kind of waste is stored in a TSF/TMF?

Waste rock

Chemical waste from the plant

Mine tailings

Exploration. (Which statement is incorrect)

Mineral exploration is complex. It is affected by several factors (environmental, economical and social) and can last several years.

A drilling programme is always done during exploration.

The location of an ore body defines the position of a mine.