Environmentally Responsible Mining Technology
Mining activities, similarly to any large industrial or commercial project, generally result in significant disturbance of existing natural features. Research completed in this area examined technologies that would allow energy production industries to perform primary functions in a manner that improved the long-term sustainability of natural resources and geologic features relative to presently implemented methods. ARIES researchers investigated techniques and technologies that would allow mining activities to be conducted in a manner that minimized effects on air, water, and ecosystems. A copy of the executive summary detailing key findings in this research area can be found at the following link: