Mined land suitability assessment: a semi-quantitative approach based on a new classification of post-mining land uses
Sina Amirshenava, Morteza Osanloo
Abstract
Mined Land Suitability Assessment (MLSA) is a critical step in mine reclamation planning for ensuring the sustainability of Post-Mining Land-Use (PMLU). In this study, a general semi-quantitative MLSA approach based on the 2D assessment matrix is developed to calculate the mined land suitability score and determine the suitability level. To this end, a new PMLU classification is suggested. The proposed approach is verified in a real case, and the results’ reliability is confirmed by considering this mine’s characteristics. This new approach will facilitate choosing the suitable PMLU with high accuracy due to the assurance of mined land’s suitability.
Topics & Concepts
Land reclamationReliability (semiconductor)Computer scienceData miningLand useLand-use planningMining engineeringCivil engineeringEngineeringGeographyArchaeologyPhysicsQuantum mechanicsPower (physics)Soil and Land Suitability AnalysisEnvironmental and Social Impact AssessmentsRecycled Aggregate Concrete Performance