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DOI: 10.15862/05NZOR323 (https://doi.org/10.15862/05NZOR323)

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Belyakova O.I., Yushin V.V., Barkov A.N., Kurasova U.Yu. Impact assessment of Guinea mining on air pollution in bauxite mining. Russian journal of resources, conservation and recycling. 2023; 10(3). Available at: https://resources.today/PDF/05NZOR323.pdf (in Russian). DOI: 10.15862/05NZOR323

Impact assessment of Guinea mining on air pollution in bauxite mining

Belyakova Olʹga Ivanovna
Southwest State University, Kursk, Russia
E-mail: belyakova-olga1210@yandex.ru

Yushin Vasily Valerʹevich
Southwest State University, Kursk, Russia
E-mail: otios@mail.ru

Barkov Aleksei Nikolaevich
Southwest State University, Kursk, Russia
E-mail: aleksebarkov@yandex.ru

Kurasova Ulia Yurʹevna
Southwest State University, Kursk, Russia
E-mail: kurasova.ulia@yandex.ru

Abstract. Conducted studies were aimed at assessing the degree of air pollution during the extraction of bauxite in Boke region (Guinea). The impact of mining industry on air pollution during the extraction of bauxite and the impact of pollution on population health was studied. It has been shown that air pollution from mining and processing of minerals can affect the quality of local and regional air. It has been found that most of the air pollution problems during the operation of bauxite are associated with the emission of dust particles.

Regularities of solid pollutants distribution in Boke region were analyzed. The most polluted areas in the places of production and grinding, in ports and on roads leading to the places of production were identified.

The difference in the intensity of contamination with fine and coarse-personal solid particles was revealed. It is determined that the concentration of fine particulate matters generally does not exceed or slightly exceeds permissible limits (not more than twice). At the same time, the concentration of coarse particulate matters in all areas significantly exceeds permissible norms: as a rule, in 5–10 times, and in some cases in 30 and 50 times.

There are recommendations and proposed measures to reduce air pollution during the extraction of bauxite. These recommendations can be the basis for the development of guidelines to reduce air pollution and negative impact of mining industry on the environment.

Keywords: mining; source of pollution; bauxite; particulate matter; air pollution; emission of dust particles; Boke region (Guinea)

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