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While mining contributes to the economy, it has some adverse impacts on the environment. However, with the advancements in mining technologies, the industry has identified the importance of maintaining environmental sustainability during mining operations which combine various components such as resource efficiency, economics, safety and environment. "From abstract"
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Human activity has, in the recent past, resulted in substantial changes in land cover, ecosystem health, and the ability of affected ecosystems to return to their orginal state. This necessitates further human intervention to recreate the systems functions than the present. Earlier restoration activities have not been documented extensively. This hinders our efforts to identify approaches that might support further work. "From Abstract"