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Questions by Examinable Area

2. Air Pollution and Control (Page 2)
3. What are the primary sources of air pollution in mining operations, and
what control measures can be implemented to mitigate them? (Page 2)
4. Explain the role of environmental regulations in controlling air pollution
from mining activities. (Page 2)
5. How can dust emissions from mining operations be effectively
monitored and controlled? (Page 2)
6. Water Pollution and Control (Page 2)
7. What are the main causes of water pollution in mining, and how can
they be prevented? (Page 2)
8. Describe the methods used to treat contaminated water from mining
operations before discharge. (Page 2)
9. How does the Mines and Minerals Act (2023) address water pollution in
mining projects? (Page 2, Page 34)
10. Noise Pollution and Ground Vibration (Page 2)
11. What are the sources of noise pollution in mining operations, and
how can they be minimized? (Page 2)
12. Explain the impact of ground vibration from mining activities on
surrounding communities and infrastructure. (Page 2)
13. What technologies or strategies can be used to monitor and
control ground vibrations caused by blasting in mines? (Page 2)
14. Tailings Design (Page 2)
15. What are the key considerations in designing safe and
environmentally sound tailings storage facilities? (Page 2, Page 4 -
Reference to Blight, G., 2009)
16. How does improper tailings management contribute to
environmental degradation, and what are best practices to prevent
this? (Page 2, Page 4)
17. Discuss the geotechnical engineering principles outlined in Blight
(2009) for mine waste storage facilities. (Page 4)
18. Environmental Planning and ESIA (Page 2)
19. What is the purpose of an Environmental and Social Impact
Assessment (ESIA) in mining projects, and what key components
should it include? (Page 2)
20. How does environmental planning contribute to sustainable
mining practices? (Page 2, Page 34)
21. According to the Mines and Minerals Act (2023), what
environmental considerations must be included in a reconnaissance
work program? (Page 2, Page 9)
22. Solid Waste Management in Mines (Page 2)
23. What are the types of solid waste generated in mining
operations, and how should they be managed? (Page 2)
24. Discuss the environmental and health risks associated with
improper solid waste management in mines. (Page 2)
25. What strategies can be implemented to recycle or repurpose
solid waste from mining activities? (Page 2)
26. Reclamation (Page 2, Page 44)
27. What is the process of reclamation in mining, and why is it
critical for environmental restoration? (Page 2, Page 44)
28. Describe the steps involved in the reclamation of waste and
tailings dumps as part of mine closure. (Page 44)
29. How does the Mines and Minerals Act (2023) mandate
reclamation in medium and large-scale mining operations? (Page 35)
30. Erosion (Page 2)
31. What are the primary causes of erosion in mining areas, and how
can they be controlled? (Page 2)
32. Explain the role of vegetation and soil stabilization in preventing
erosion at mining sites. (Page 2)
33. How does erosion impact the long-term sustainability of
reclaimed mining sites? (Page 2, Page 44)
34. Subsidence and Strata Control (Page 2)
35. What is subsidence in the context of mining, and what are its
potential impacts on the environment and infrastructure? (Page 2)
36. Describe the techniques used for strata control to prevent
subsidence in underground mining operations. (Page 2)
37. How can geotechnical engineering principles be applied to
mitigate subsidence risks in mining? (Page 2, Page 4)
38. Mines and Minerals Act (2023) - Reconnaissance License (Pages
7-14)
39. Who is eligible to apply for a reconnaissance license under the
Mines and Minerals Act (2023), and what are the restrictions on
eligibility? (Page 7)
40. What documents and information must be included in an
application for a reconnaissance license according to the Mines and
Minerals Act (2023)? (Pages 8-9)
41. What is the term duration of a reconnaissance license, and under
what conditions can it be extended? (Page 10)
42. What are the size restrictions for the area covered by a
reconnaissance license under the Mines and Minerals Act (2023)? (Page
11)
43. What rights does a reconnaissance license holder have under the
Mines and Minerals Act (2023)? (Page 13)
44. What are the obligations of a reconnaissance license holder as
outlined in the Mines and Minerals Act (2023)? (Page 14)
45. Mines and Minerals Act (2023) - Exploration License (Pages 17-
18)
46. What is the initial term of an exploration license, and what are
the conditions for its extension under the Mines and Minerals Act
(2023)? (Page 17)
47. What are the size and shape requirements for an exploration
license area as per the Mines and Minerals Act (2023)? (Page 18)
48. Mines and Minerals Act (2023) - Medium and Large-Scale Mining
License (Pages 22-30, 32)
49. What are the eligibility criteria for obtaining a medium or large-
scale mining license under the Mines and Minerals Act (2023)? (Page
22)
50. What documents and information must accompany an
application for a medium or large-scale mining license? (Pages 23, 25)
51. What restrictions does the Mines and Minerals Act (2023) place
on granting medium or large-scale mining licenses over certain land
areas? (Page 26, Page 28)
52. What is the term duration of a medium or large-scale mining
license, and how can it be extended? (Page 29)
53. What are the obligations of a medium or large-scale mining
license holder under the Mines and Minerals Act (2023)? (Page 32)
54. Mines and Minerals Act (2023) - Environmental Protection (Pages
34-35)
55. How does the Mines and Minerals Act (2023) ensure the
protection of the environment in mining operations? (Page 34)
56. What are the requirements for a rehabilitation and mine closure
plan under the Mines and Minerals Act (2023)? (Page 35)
57. How do community development agreements influence
rehabilitation and mine closure provisions for large-scale mining
license holders? (Page 35)
58. Phases of Mining Projects (Pages 38, 40-42, 44)
59. What are the key phases of a mining project, and what activities
are associated with each phase? (Pages 38, 40, 42)
60. What factors are considered when selecting a suitable mining
method during the exploitation phase? (Page 41)
61. Describe the activities involved in the restoration phase of a
mining project, including the removal of plant and buildings and
reclamation of waste and tailings dumps. (Page 44)
62. General and Assessment (Page 3)
63. How is the assessment for the Mine and Environment course
structured, and what is the weight of the examination component?
(Page 3)
64. What is the significance of geotechnical engineering in mine
waste management, as referenced in Blight (2009)? (Page 4)
65. How does the Mines and Minerals Act (2023) integrate principles
of sustainable development in mining operations? (Page 34)
66. What are the key environmental considerations for cross-border
mining projects as outlined in the Mines and Minerals Act (2023)? (Page
34)