| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8108245 | Journal of Cleaner Production | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Life cycle assessment used to assess environmental footprint of gold production. ⺠Mining and mineral processing stages make greatest contribution to footprint. ⺠Declining ore grades will significantly increase environmental footprint. ⺠Efforts to reduce footprint should focus on mining and milling stages. ⺠Technology developments offer opportunities to reduce environmental footprint.
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Authors
Terry Norgate, Nawshad Haque,