Perspectives on deep-sea mining sustainability, technology, environmental policy and management /

This book is a sequel to Deep-sea mining: resource potential, technical and environmental considerations (2017) and environmental issues of deep-sea mining: impacts, consequences and policy perspectives (2019), and aims to provide a comprehensive volume on the evolution of different aspects and pers...

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Other Authors: Sharma, Rahul,, SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2022.
Cham, Switzerland : 2022.
Physical Description: 1 online resource.
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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter1. Deep-sea mining historical perspectives
  • Chapter2. Approach towards deep-sea mining current status and future requirements
  • Chapter3. Estimates of metals contained in abyssal manganese nodules and ferromanganese crusts in the global ocean
  • Chapter4. Geological Characterization of Ferromanganese Crust Deposits in the NW Pacific Seamounts for Prudent Deep-sea Mining
  • Chapter5. Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Microanalysis of Platinum in Hydrogenetic Ferromanganese Crusts
  • Chapter6. A precautionary approach to developing nodule collector technology
  • Chapter7. Mining and Processing of Seafloor Massive Sulfides:Experiences and Challenges
  • Chapter 8. Comparative advantages of the mineral processing of deep sea polymetallic nodules over terrestrial ores
  • Chapter9. Exploring the use of renewable resources for processing of deep-sea minerals
  • Chapter10. Reductive Ammonia Leaching Process for Metal Recovery from Manganese Nodules: Can there be a Zero Waste Approach?
  • Chapter11. Natural variability versus anthropogenic impacts on deep-sea ecosystems of importance for deep-sea mining
  • Chapter12. Comprehensive understanding of seafloor disturbance and environmental impact scenarios
  • Chapter13. Adaptive Management as a tool for effective environmental management of deep-sea mining
  • Chapter14. Integrated environmental management of the ecological impacts from seafloor massive sulfide mining perspectives from the Kermadec Volcanic Arc, New Zealand
  • Chapter15. Analysis of different models for improving the feasibility of deep-sea mining
  • Chapter16. Conceptual 3D modelling and direct block scheduling of a massive seafloor sulfide occurrence
  • Chapter17. Risk assessment in deep-seabed mining
  • Chapter18. An evaluation of the payment regime for deep seabed polymetallic nodule mining in the Area
  • Chapter19. Sharing Financial Benefits from Deep Seabed Mining: the case for a Seabed Sustainability Fund
  • Chapter20. Achieving Effective Seabed Mining Regulation and Management: A Missing Link
  • Chapter21. Operational aspects of implementing regulatory frameworks to manage deep-sea mining activities
  • Chapter22. Traditional and socio-ecological dimensions of seabed resource management and applicable legal frameworks in the Pacific Island States- Chapter23. Safeguarding the interests of developing states within the context of deep-sea mining in the Area.