The rapid development of photovoltaic (PV) industry has led to increasing emissions of
silicon-based solid (SIBS) waste. The discharge of these solid wastes is not only detrimental …

At present, cities characterised by high building intensity, which requires a sufficiently large
amount of energy for proper functioning. This necessity means that energy planning should …

For centuries, coal mining played a crucial role in Germany's socio-economic history. It not
only drove its industrialization but also supported its recovery after World War II. Since the …

Post-mining land management is an integral part of surface mining and quarrying
operations. In this context, the questions raised concern what course of action is mandated …

The extraction of natural resources through mining activities has tremendously increased to
maintain the trade‐off between demand and supply of energy resources. Surface mining …

Zaruma is host to the ''El Sexmo''tourist mine, the galleries of which extend below the city,
and its exploitation dates back to precolonial times. The mining boom created important …

The article discusses issues related to the circular economy ideas applied to post-industrial
facilities and infrastructure in Polish coal-mining areas. The aim of the article is to indicate …

Adaptation to climate change is becoming one of the main paradigms for how cities function
and develop. The significant role of green infrastructure (GI) as a tool for cities to adapt to …

Bodovalle is a siderite mine located in northern Spain that is currently in the closure phase.
The mine was exploited using the room-and-pillar method. Subsidence processes have …

Responsible mine closure and repurposing are key to contributing to sustainable
development by ensuring successful environmental rehabilitation and reducing …