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The dam safety minefield: eight percent of coal production in New South Wales' booming mining industry was mined near dams and reservoirs last year. David Hilyard explains the balancing act which has to be maintained between dam safety and the efficient utilisation of coal resources in Australia

The dam safety minefield: eight percent of coal production in New South Wales' booming mining industry was mined near dams and reservoirs last year. David Hilyard explains the balancing act which has to be maintained between dam safety and the efficient utilisation of coal resources in Australia

Authors :
Hilyard, David
Source :
International Water Power & Dam Construction. May 1, 2010, Vol. 62 Issue 5, p20, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

NEW South Wales in Australia has a booming mining industry, with both coal and metal mines prominent in the state's economy. Over 100 large dams overseen by the New South [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0306400X
Volume :
62
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
International Water Power & Dam Construction
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.234570750