A conference on Risks and Hazard Management in Former Mining Districts will take place on Wednesday, 10 June 2009 in Newcastle upon Tyne in England. Organised by Brownfield Briefing, a publication for professionals involved in previously developed land, in association with Newcastle University, the event will examine issues relating to environmental legislation, gases and air pollution, subsidence and stability, mine water and water pollution, and waste from mines.
The UK’s extensive mining history has left thousands of abandoned mines in its wake, which can present serious risks to groundwater, gases and air pollution, as well as stability issues. Operational mines also have their own challenges, if we are to avoid environmental risks in future.
The conference will investigate how to avoid future hazards, and how to turn them into opportunities. It will explain the implications of the Mining Waste and Water Framework Directives and their implementation; examine air pollution risks and management in the mining sector; and assess the causes and consequences of coal mining subsidence in historically mined regions.
This event will be particularly useful for consultants, contractors, regulators and local authorities, environmental lawyers, mining firms, problem holders, landowners and developers. In addition to networking opportunities, attendees will get practical and concise information on a range of environmental hazards and will learn about new ideas and techniques. They will also hear presentations from leading speakers, including:
- Dave Johnston and Hugh Potter, Environment Agency
- Professor Paul Younger, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) and Professor of Hydrogeochemical Engineering, Newcastle University
- Dr Adam Jarvis, Head of HERO Group, Newcastle University
- Professor Tanja Pless-Mulloli, Newcastle University
- Steve Kershaw, The Coal Authority
- Ian Wilson, Director of Mining Projects and Property, The Coal Authority
- Robin Burrell, White Young Green.
The agenda for the conference can be downloaded at www.brownfieldbriefing.com/files/newzeye_bbrief/Mining09_0.pdf
For more information and to register, send an email to [email protected] or call +44 20 8969 1008
