Characterization of the bauxite mining of the Po？os de Caldas alkaline massif and its socio-environmental impacts

the intensive use of mineral resources brings along significant changes to the environment. the mining sector is essential for world economics, as long as it is operated on a basis that is technically coherent, socially fair and environmentally correct. this study aimed to characterize the bauxite mining of the po？os de caldas plateau, mg, investigating its respective socio-environmental impacts. through the overview presented, one can conclude that in most situations, the bauxite miningat the po？os de caldas plateau mitigates its negative social and environmental impacts in a satisfactory manner in addition to generating positive social impacts; and the restoration methods of the mining-disturbed ecosystems have been continually improved and should be replicated by small-and-medium-sized companies.