Propuesta de Estrategias de Mitigación de Impactos Ambientales Generdados en la Empresa Cusmining S.A.S en la Vereda Firita Peña - Ráquira (Boyacá)

Abstract

The company Sociedad Minera Cusmining S.A.S., located in the Firita Peña Arriba district of the municipality of Ráquira, is dedicated to the exploitation and trade of coal, and throughout its operation, has generated various environmental impacts that affect the natural resources and biodiversity of the environment. During the intervention, all activities related to mining extraction were identified and the environmental impacts generated were evaluated using methodologies such as the cause-effect matrix, the Leopold matrix and the EPM Arboleda method. These instruments made it possible to identify the most significant impacts, from which two environmental management sheets were designed and developed, aimed at mitigating the most relevant negative effects. Among the most notable results is the application of quicklime as a treatment to improve wastewater quality, increasing the pH from 2.5 to 6 and reducing dissolved iron from 3 mg/l to 0.7 mg/l. In addition, a landscape management program based on waste reuse was implemented, which helped to conserve the natural environment and reduce operating costs. As an intern, my participation was key in the design and execution of these actions and it is recommended to continue with the annual implementation of the evaluation matrices, strengthen the programs developed and maintain spaces for students in practice, as a contribution to environmental sustainability and continuous improvement of the company.