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Soil environmental issues of coal-mining in Baganuur and Nalaikh, Mongolia

Authors
Martin Knippertz1, *, Enkhjargal Sodnomdarjaa1, 2
1Department of Geography, Chair of Physical Geography and Geoecology, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
2Faculty of Raw Materials and Environmental Engineering, German-Mongolian Institute, for Resources and Technology, Nalaikh, Mongolia
*Corresponding author. Email: martin.knippertz@geo.rwth-aachen.de
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Available Online 31 December 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-318-4_7How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Coal mining; Rehabilitation; Soils; Erosion; Arsenic
Abstract

This study focuses on the environmental issues of mining (related) activities in Mongolia, with a focus on soils in the coal mining areas of Baganuur and Nalaikh. Besides the ecological components (including erosion), also the socio-economic conditions are of importance for the derivation of recommendations for a better understanding and management of Mongolia’s environment.

The soil features in both research sites are generally good, heavy metal concentrations are within the guidelines, accept for Arsenic (As) showing increased values. The Geoaccumulation index and the Surface enrichment factor indicate no major influence of mining activities on the soil quality around the mining.

However, soil erosion increases near mining sites, which can have a negative impact on soil quality. Studying the long-term effects of mining on the soil and environment in Mongolia is one of the country's most important concerns. In this context, the aspect of rehabilitation in mining areas is becoming more and more important in Mongolian society. Ecological and especially geotechnical recommendations for the management of Baganuur’s and Nalaikh’s environment are of importance for the stakeholders.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the second International Conference on Resources and Technology (RESAT 2023)
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Advances in Engineering Research
Publication Date
31 December 2023
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10.2991/978-94-6463-318-4_7
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2352-5401
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-318-4_7How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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