Researchers study fugitive mercury emissions at mines (Elko Daily)

Posted by on Nov 30, 2009 in Env. Protection, News | Comments Off ELKO — New research shows that mercury emissions from mining disturbances make up nearly 20 percent of the mercury emissions from a mine site, and the remaining 80 percent of emissions come from processing ore at mills. The two-year study found that most fugitive air emissions came from leach pads and tailings ponds but can vary greatly depending upon the mining operation, the natural...
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Initial results of mercury fugitive emissions research released

Posted by on Nov 23, 2009 in Env. Protection, News | Comments Off CARSON CITY – Following an extensive, two-year research project funded by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) and Nevada mining companies, Dr. Chris Eckley, a post-doctoral researcher with Dr. Mae Gustin at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), presented today a preview of their research results that quantified mercury emissions to the air from areas disturbed by two...
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Mercury regulations producing results: State shuts down ore roasters at mine

Posted by on Mar 12, 2008 in News | Comments Off CARSON CITY, Nev.–State regulations, enacted in 2006 that require mercury emissions controls to reduce the amount of mercury emitted into the air from precious metal mines, are producing some early positive results, according to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). In an update on recent activities, NDEP Administrator Leo Drozdoff today announced that the Mercury Air...
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