Reclamation planning and operation at the Mae Moh Lignite Mine, Thailand
- Stuart D. Miller & Associates, Balmain (Australia)
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Mae Moh (Thailand)
The Mae Moh Mine is a large open cut lignite mine situated in Northern Thailand. The mine produces lignite for coal fired power stations located adjacent to the mine. Current mine production is approximately 9 Mtpa providing lignite to eight power stations with a total output of 1,125 MW. The power development plan for Mae Moh provides for 19 power stations by the year 1999 which will require lignite production to be increased to 30.5 Mtpa and overburden will be mined at a rate approaching 300 Mtpa. Environmental management and reclamation planning at Mae Moh are major issues due to water quality impact and land use conflicts. This paper presents the key elements of the reclamation master plan and works strategy for progressive reclamation and water pollution control.
- OSTI ID:
- 56950
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9003298--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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