On the Co-Operative Development of Limestone Mines in Mt. Buko by Three Companies

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  • 武甲山協調採掘

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Mt. Buko, elevation 1, 336m (now 1, 304m), is located at the western part of Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo, and the majority of its mass consist of limestone. The mountain is well-known for its limestone production as well as for its scenic beauty and as being a place of historical interest.<BR>Three mining companies have concessions for mining limestone, and four mines are now in operation. The three mining companies are Chichibu Cement Co., Ltd., Buko Mining Company of Nihon Cement Group, and Ryoko Lime Industries, a part of the Mitsubishi Mining and Cement group.<BR>Heretofore, all of these companies were mining independently, without co-operation, within their respective mining areas, which start from the mid-slopes of the mountain. However, 10 years ago the co-operative development project was envisaged by the companies in order to realize efficient and rational development.<BR>In carrying out this project, technological studies, environmental assessments, and negotiations were made for the purpose of finding solutions to possible hindering problems.

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