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The environmental effects of mining waste disposal at Lihir Gold mine, Papua New Guinea

Description:
Mining in its broadest sense is the process of obtaining useful minerals from the earth's crust. A mineral is generally defined as any natural accruing substance of definite chemical composition and consistent physical properties.
Display date:
2002
Collections:
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publisher:
Warwick Educational Publishing Inc.
Content partner:
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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