Analysis of the Environmental Impact and Possibilities of its Reduction in the Case of the Blasting Works at Roșia Poieni Open PIT

Abstract The drilling and blasting operation represents an important component of the whole complex of operations specific to the activity of exploitation of mineral resources through explosives blasting, both economically and in terms of environmental impact. The extraction activity requires the preparation of a complex document called drilling and blasting monograph that includes the elements of the drilling design with the geometric characteristics of the location and the diameter of the boreholes, respectively the choice of the explosive and the sequencing method. The present paper represents a synthesis of the extensive works carried out as part of the Horizon 2020 - Goldeneye European project, through Grant Agreement 869398.