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Information Resources
The following websites
provide major sources of information on mineral resources and the mining
industry.
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Mineral Resource Specific Libraries
- Mining
Environment Database
The Mining Environment Database is developed and maintained by
the J.N.
Desmarais Library, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada
in cooperation with the Ontario
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. It was designed
to provide mining companies in the province with access to current
research literature on the environmental impact of mining, to
assist in the preparation of mine closure and rehabilitation plans.
The Database includes over 22,000 citations to journal articles,
conference papers, chapters in edited monographs, and government
and private sector environmental reports, on the topics of mine
closure, abandoned mines, land reclamation, acid mine drainage
and other related topics. Access is free via a Web catalogue
or Telnet.
- MERLIN - Mining Environment Research Literature
Information Network
MERLIN is a proposed international consortium, being coordinated
by the Laurentian University, Ontario, Canada, in an effort to
improve access around the globe to published research literature
on mining and the environment. The network would consist of members
from around the world, located in centres with a high concentration
of mining activity. Each member would represent a library or information
centre associated with a research institute or university, where
either significant research is being undertaken on mining and
the environment, or where graduate and undergraduate programmes
on mining engineering, especially those with a strong environmental
component, are offered.
Further information is available from the proposal
(Adobe PDF)or by contacting:
Mr. Ron Slater
Co-editor, Mining Enviroment Database
J.N. Desmarais Library
Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3E 2C6
Phone: +1 705 675-1151 x3329
Fax: +1 705 673-6524
E-mail: rslater@nickel.laurentian.ca
- Mineral Policy Research Initiative (MPRI)
- Virtual Library
The MPRI virtual library focuses on mineral resource issues in
the Latin American region and Canada. The files in the library
are organized into the categories: Research Reports, Database,
Papers, Magazines - Bulletins, Legislation, Presentations, Other
documents and Links.
Libraries With Mineral Resource Content
- The
Library Network - The World Bank
Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund libraries work
together to provide information services and resources to World
Bank and IMF staff. The library catalog can be accessed via the
Web.
- ECLAC
Library
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Latin America
and the Caribbean (ECLAC) library.
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Abandoned Mine Lands
- AMLIS - Abandoned
Mine Land Inventory System - Office of Surface Mining - US
Department of the Interior
AMLIS is a database used to store, manage and report on abandoned
mine land problems that fall under the jurisdiction of the Office
of Surface Mining. This includes both problems in need of reclamation
and those that have been reclaimed.
Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) / Acid Rock Drainage
- MEND
2000
MEND 2000 is a three-year program, commencing in January 1998
and funded by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and Natural
Resources Canada, to provide state-of-the-art information and
technology developmentson acid mine/rock drainage to users via
workshops, reports and online services. An extensive listing of
reports with abstracts, as well as a comprehensive manual of six
volumes are available for purchase. (English/Francais)
Pollution Inventories
- TRI - Toxic
Release Inventory
The USA database inventory of information regarding toxic chemicals
that are being used, manufactured, treated, transported, or released
into the environment. The 2000 data indicated that the hard rock
mining industry is responsible for the majority of pollution.
General Environmental Information
- EnviroNET
Portal for accessing Australian environmental information managed
by Environment Australia, Commonwealth Government of Australia.
Categories of information include: business and commerce, funding
opportunities, environmental solutions, reserach and development,
education, government and legislation, contacting industry, community
initiatives.
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Geological and Mineral Maps / GIS
- GEODESA - GEOscience Data compilation in
Eastern and Southern Africa
A project funded by the EU to assist the 13 member country geological
surveys make te regions geoscience and exploration information
more easily accessible for promoting private sector investment.
A GIS based meta-database on a CD-ROM has been developed of regional
geophysical and geochemical surveys conducted in Eastern and Southern
Africa including an index of available geological maps. Sample
information can
be viewed. A copy of the CD-ROM (September 1999, 1st Edition)
may be obtained for US$250 by contacting: geodesa@cats-net.com.
Further information is available from the Southern
and Eastern African Mineral Center (SEAMIC).
- The application of new exploration techniques and geoscience
databases within the new economic framework of African mineral
exploration - G. Borg, SEAMIC, 2000.
- Interactive
Resource and Tenure Maps of Queensland - Queensland Government
Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Australia
The interactive maps provide spatial information on geological
and geophysical data, mineral and coal resources, petroleum exploration,
tenure and major infrastucture of Queensland from the databases
and systems of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines.
- Intierra
Intierra provides information and knowledge management service
to resource companies, investors and Government agencies operating
in the global resources sector. Subscribers can access a comprehensive
web-based GIS system comprising files, maps, images and other
documents. The company focuses on Australia and Australian resource
companies.
- MMAJ - Metal Mining Agency of Japan
The MMAJ has developed an interactive online GIS Mineral
Resources Map of Asia that features data on geology, mineralisation
and deposit type and size, mining operations and resources and
reserves. The area covered includes Asia, Central Asia, parts
of the south-east Pacific, the Indian sub-continent, and sections
of the Middle East.
- The
Pan-African Network for a Geological Information System
(PANGIS) - PANGIS aims to enhance the capacity of national
geological surveys in order to respond more effectively and efficiently
to the decision-makers' need for data on the country's natural
resources. This is to be achieved through standardization of geological
data bases in the region to facilitate the exchange, transfer
and retrieval of data among African countries and between African
and non-African countries and produce data in a format which can
be easily interpreted and integrated into other management information.
- South
East Asian Network for a Geological Information System
(SANGIS) - A project to develop the information potential
of South-East Asian Geological Surveys. SANGIS aims at up-grading
and harmonising existing digital data management systems in order
to stimulate information circulation, to facilitate access to
information and to promote the creation of an efficient regional
geoscientific network.
- World
Mineral Resources - Freely provided data source by ESRI Inc.
of the distribution of mineral resources worldwide. The GIS database
includes country boundaries, city location and major water surface
features. See listing towards the bottom of the linked page to
access the mineral resource GIS information and map. The data
can be downloaded for use. A wide range of GIS data in other areas
is also available.
Other Maps / GIS
- ASDD - Australian
Spatial Data Directory
The ASDD provides search interfaces to geospatial dataset descriptions
(metadata) from all jurisdictions throughout Australia.
- EuroGeoSurveys
- A European non-profit association constituted by the national
Geological Survey organisations of the European Union plus Iceland,
Norway and Switzerland. The association's main aim is to provide
European institutions with expert, balanced and practical advice
and information to assist problem-solving and policy formulation
in areas such as the use of natural resources (minerals, water,
energy soils and land) and the sustainable management of environmental
issues and natural hazards. The focus of the site is GEIXS,
the European Geological Data Resource, a comprehensive GIS database.
(All EU languages)
- ESRI Inc.
- A major privately owned commercial developer and provider of
GIS software, data and services. Site features discussion forum,
information and conference papers on the application of GIS to
the mining
and petroleum
industries as well as other sectors and issues. A showcase of
practical GIS applications is provided in an online gallery.
- Geography
Network - A global community of government and commercial
data providers committed to making geographic content easily accessible.
The site features extensive listings of GIS information and data
available online.
- GRID Arendal - United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP)
The GRID Arendal website has a range of viewable and downloadable
maps and graphics
as well as some interactive maps in the special
collection. A detailed land cover GIS of the Baltic
region is available. The GIS is designed to asist research
into diffuse nutrient pollution of the Baltic Sea.
- United
Nations Atlas of the Oceans - An information system designed
for use by policy makers, scientists, students and resource managers
to create awareness of issues and provide data resources for analysis
purposes.
- USDA - Soil
Data Navigator - US Department of Agriculture award
winning interactive GIS map of soils information for agricultural
purposes.
- Resources
In Earth Observation - Committee
on Earth Observation Sattelites (CEOS)
A website prepared by Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES)
in France on behalf of the CEOS detailing information on satellite-based
remote sensing of the Earth, including: case studies, satellite
systems, data sets, background information and policies on remote
sensing, and lessons and class activities. The case studies provide
examples of the application of earth observations to real-life
situations. Topics covered include: non-renewable
resources, geology,
renewable resources, environment, and climate. A CD-Rom of the
website is available.
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- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) -
Mining
The ABS mining website provides an overview
of the mineral industry, a wide range of statistical
data and reports,
as well as a range of special reports. A recent special report
is The Australian Mining Industry: From Settlement to 2000. This
may provide insights for other countries on factors affecting
the establishment of a productive and vibrant industry that
contributes to society.
- USGS
Mineral Statistics and Information
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides annually updated
international mineral statistics and information on most of the
worlds countries and mineral and metal commodities. Country
information is largely extracted from the Minerals Yearbook and
may include: future outlook, government policies and programs,
structure of the industry, production, enviromental issues, commodity
reviews, reserves and listings of information sources. Commodity
information includes annual summaries, monthly surveys and the
detailed reports from the Minerals Yearbook. Detailed information
on the various US
States is available.
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