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Development of the 21st Century Type Limestone Mine which is Sympathetic to the Local Residents and Harmonizes with the Environment

2006; Volume: 122; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2473/shigentosozai.122.379

1880-6244

Toshinori Kawagoe,

Radioactive element chemistry and processing

Tsukumi is the greatest limestone supply region in Japan, and five companies are quarrying 30 million tons per year in this area. TODAKA MINE of TODAKA MINING CO, which is one of them is located in the west of this area, and is now quarrying 12 million per year . The total amount of limestone produced so far is to 370 million tons since commencement . However, the remaining quantity of limestone that can be won had decreased . In order to keep the stable limestone supply, development of a new mine is planned in Usuki, next to Tsukumi .It was decided that this new quarry, conceived in the 21st century, should be designed and developed to a corporate philosophy which values the well-being of local residents and their surroundings. The quarry project is designed to have a production capacity of 12 million tons per year, to be welcomed by the local community, and to secure the supply of limestone for future generations.