PRODUCTIVE CHAIN AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS GENERATED FROM QUARTZITE EXTRACTION IN THE MUNICIPALITIES CASTLE OF THE PIAUI AND JUAZEIRO OF THE PIAUI

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https://doi.org/10.5380/geografar.v16i1.70026

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Quartzite. Mineral Extraction. Economic Potential

Abstract

The municipalities of Castelo of the Piauí and Juazeiro of the Piauí account for most of the quartzite mineral production in the state of Piauí. Quartzite is widely used in civil construction, as cladding and other uses, and has been an economic source in the region for decades. However, its exploitation has been causing a set of environmental impacts in the area. Thus, the present work aimed to analyze the quartzite production chain, in order to highlight the main impacts derived from this activity in the study area. The methodology employed was based on bibliographic and cartographic surveys, semi-structured interviews and on-site visits, considering the pole responsible for rock extraction, supply and processing. The results demonstrated the economic potential of this natural resource in the region, but it was possible to perceive several socioenvironmental impacts, such as: pressure on water resources, loss of biodiversity due to vegetation suppression, and change in the natural landscape of the area, considering the tailings of the quartzite production process. Thus, the implementation of mitigation measures that mitigate environmental impacts in the area is of fundamental importance, corroborating the already perceived trend scenarios in the mining sectors.

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Karoline Veloso Ribeiro, Universidade Federal do Piauí - UFPI

Licenciada em Geografia - UFPI. Mestre em Geografia - UFPI. Professora do Colégio Técnico de Bom Jesus - CTBJ/UFPI

Karen Veloso Ribeiro, Universidade Federal do Piauí - UFPI

Licenciada em Ciências Biológicas - UFPI. Mestre em Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente - UFPI. Doutoranda em Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente - UFPI.

Emanuel Lindemberg Silva Albuquerque, Universidade Federal do Piauí - UFPI

Professor Adjunto I do Curso de Geografia. Docente Permanente junto ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Geografia - PPGGEO da Universidade Federal do Piauí - UFPI

Published

2021-07-30

How to Cite

Ribeiro, K. V., Ribeiro, K. V., & Albuquerque, E. L. S. (2021). PRODUCTIVE CHAIN AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS GENERATED FROM QUARTZITE EXTRACTION IN THE MUNICIPALITIES CASTLE OF THE PIAUI AND JUAZEIRO OF THE PIAUI. REVISTA GEOGRAFAR, 16(1), 229–248. https://doi.org/10.5380/geografar.v16i1.70026

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