Análisis sobre manejo de desechos tóxicos e impacto ambiental en la empresa minera "Comincobos S.A."

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to prepare an analysis of the environmental impact generated by gold extraction and recovery processes. The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the infrastructural conditions of the company “COMINCOBOS S.A.”, with respect to the legal provisions and environmental supervision measures, for the development of a responsible gold extraction project in terms of PRM (Prevention, Remediation and Mitigation). The methodology used was of an exploratory, descriptive and explanatory nature, where the sustenance was handled based on a type of qualitative research, with traditional research techniques such as interviewing and observation, given by the field work and physical verification of the processes of extraction-recovery of gold, consistent with the impact on human and natural environments that allowed to have a clear vision of the object of the present investigation in relation to mining. Among the findings obtained, an average degree can be pointed out regarding the implementation of a toxic waste management system by the company “COMINCOBOS S.A.”, which is intimately associated with the use of chemicals in the extraction process. Through the construction of tailings allows to accumulate the chemical waste once it has completed its respective process. The general objective of evaluating security actions that the company seeks to comply with environmental care mining regulations in its effort to mitigate the impacts derived from its activity has been achieved.