MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ZEAL EDUCATION SOCIETY’S

ZEAL POLYTECHNIC
MICRO PROJECT
Academic year: 2023-24

Software testing

TITLE OF PROJECT

Investigating the Environmental

impact of Mining operations

Program: Computer Engineering Program code: CO

Course: EST Course code: 22447
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Certificate
This is to certify that Mr. /Ms. Tanvi Hagawane

Roll No. 15 of 5th Semester of Diploma in Computer engineering

of Institute, ZEAL POLYTECHNIC (Code: 0988) has completed the Micro Project
satisfactorily in Subject – OOP (22316) for the academic year 2023-2024 as prescribed in
the curriculum.

Place: Pune Enrollment No: 2209880242

Date: ……………………… Exam. Seat No: …………………………………….

Subject Teacher Head of the Department Principal

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Certificate
This is to certify that Mr. /Ms. Pranav Danavale

Roll No. 07 of 5rd Semester of Diploma in Computer engineering

of Institute, ZEAL POLYTECHNIC (Code: 0988) has completed the Micro Project
satisfactorily in Subject – OOP (22316) for the academic year 2023-2024 as prescribed in
the curriculum.

Place: Pune Enrollment No: 220988016

Date: ……………………… Exam. Seat No: …………………………………….

Subject Teacher Head of the Department Principal

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Certificate
This is to certify that Mr. /Ms. Soham Ghume

Roll No. 13 of 5rd Semester of Diploma in Computer engineering

of Institute, ZEAL POLYTECHNIC (Code: 0988) has completed the Micro Project
satisfactorily in Subject – OOP (22316) for the academic year 2023-2024 as prescribed in
the curriculum.

Place: Pune Enrollment No: 2209880239

Date: ……………………… Exam. Seat No: …………………………………….

Subject Teacher Head of the Department Principal

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Certificate
This is to certify that Mr./Ms. Nikhil Shelar

Roll No. 44 of 5rd Semester of Diploma in Computer engineering

of Institute, ZEAL POLYTECHNIC (Code: 0988) has completed the Micro Project
satisfactorily in Subject – OOP (22316) for the academic year 2023-2024 as prescribed in
the curriculum.

Place: Pune Enrollment No:

Date: ……………………… Exam. Seat No: …………………………………….

Subject Teacher Head of the Department Principal

 Group Details:

Sr.no Name Roll.no Enrollment.ni

1 Tanvi navnath Hagawane 15 2209880242

2 Pranav vitthal danavale 07 2209880216

3 Soham sandip ghume 13 2209880236

4 Nikhil shelar 44

Name of Guide: - Prof. Megha Garud.

 INDEX

SR.NO. CONTENT PAGE NO.

Project abstract
1

Introduction
2

Concept
3

Weekly progress report

4

Conclusion
5

Conclusion and reference

6

Evaluation sheet
7
 PROJECT ABSTRACT

The increasing demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) has spurred a significant rise in the extraction
of critical raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite, all essential for battery
production. While EVs are championed for their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the
mining operations required to source these materials present substantial environmental challenges.
This micro project investigates the environmental impact of mining operations associated with EV
production. Key areas of concern include resource depletion, energy consumption, water use, land
degradation, and waste generation. Additionally, the project examines the social and economic
implications of mining activities, particularly in regions like Chile and the Democratic Republic of
the Congo. Through this analysis, the project explores sustainability initiatives and future
innovations aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of EV battery materials, highlighting
the importance of ethical and sustainable resource management in the growing EV industry.
 CONTENT

1. Introduction

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are increasingly seen as a vital solution to reducing global
carbon emissions and combating climate change. With transportation accounting for a
significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, EVs offer a cleaner alternative by
relying on electricity rather than fossil fuels. However, the production of EVs,
particularly their batteries, depends on the extraction of several critical raw materials
such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite. These materials are integral to the energy
storage technology that powers EVs but are often sourced through mining processes that
carry significant environmental costs.

Mining operations for these materials can lead to resource depletion, water pollution,
loss of biodiversity, and large-scale land degradation. In regions like Chile, where
lithium is extracted from salt flats, or the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a major
producer of cobalt, the environmental impact of these activities is increasingly being
scrutinized. Furthermore, the high energy consumption of mining operations, often
powered by fossil fuels, undermines the climate benefits of EVs, creating a complex
challenge in the sustainability of the EV supply chain.

This micro project aims to investigate the environmental footprint of mining operations
tied to EV production, focusing on how the extraction and processing of key materials
affect ecosystems, water resources, and local communities. By exploring both the
environmental and social dimensions, this project will assess current efforts toward
sustainability and suggest pathways to reduce the environmental impacts of EV
production. Through this investigation, the project seeks to highlight the importance of
responsible resource management in supporting a cleaner, more sustainable future.
 CONTENT

2.Concept

The rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs) as a solution to climate change has drawn attention to the
environmental footprint of their production, especially the mining operations required to
source essential materials like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite. While EVs are celebrated
for their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the mining processes involved in
extracting these raw materials present significant environmental challenges.

This micro project is designed to analyze the full lifecycle environmental impact of mining
operations, from resource extraction to waste generation, specifically focusing on the
following aspects:

1. Resource Extraction:
Investigating how the mining of critical materials leads to resource depletion, habitat
destruction, and landscape alteration.

2. Energy Consumption:
Assessing the carbon emissions from mining activities, with an emphasis on energy-
intensive extraction processes that rely on fossil fuels.

3. Water Use and Pollution:

Analyzing the significant water consumption in mining, especially for lithium extraction,
and the risks of water contamination from hazardous chemicals used in mining processes.

4. Land Degradation and Biodiversity Loss:

Evaluating the impact of mining on ecosystems, biodiversity, and local communities,
particularly in regions with high environmental sensitivity.

5. Waste Generation:
Examining the production and management of mining waste, including tailings, and its
long-term environmental effects.

By focusing on these key areas, the project aims to uncover the broader ecological
consequences of mining for EV batteries and provide insights into more sustainable practices.
This project also considers the efforts being made to mitigate these impacts, such as
advancements in recycling technologies, sustainable mining practices, and the transition to
renewable energy sources in mining operations.
The findings of this project will contribute to a deeper understanding of how EV production
can be made more environmentally responsible, balancing the demand for green transportation
with the need for sustainable resource extraction.
CONTENT
CONTENT
 CONCLUSION

The investigation into the environmental impact of mining operations reveals significant and far
.reaching consequences on ecosystems, human health, and the environment
 WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT
MICRO PROJECT
SR.NO. WEEK ACTIVITY PERFORMED SIGN OF GUIDE DATE

1 1st Discussion and finalization of topic

2 2nd Preparation and submission of Abstract

3 3rd Literature Review

4 4th Collection of Data

5 5th Collection of Data

6 6th Discussion and outline of Content

7 7th Formulation of Content

Editing and proof Reading of

8 8th
Content

9 9th Compilation of Report And Presentation

10 10th Seminar

11 11th Viva voce

12 12th Final submission of Micro Project

Sign of the student Sign of the Faculty

REFERENCE:

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-03/documents/mining-report.pdf
https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents.pollutants/mine/index.cfm
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-cleaner-production/vol/17/issue/3

SOURCES USED:

For information Gathering:

 Google
 ChatGPT

For Program Execution:

 Online C++ compiler
 VS code
 ANEEXURE II

Evaluation Sheet for the Micro Project

Academic Year: 2023-24 Name of the Faculty: Prof. Megha Garud

Course: EST Course code: 22447 Semester: V

Title of the project: investigation the environmental impact of mining operations

Cos addressed by Micro Project:

A: Formulate grammatically correct sentences.
B: Summarize comprehension passages.
C: Use relevant words as per context.
D: Deliver prepared speeches to express ideas, thoughts and emotions.

Major learning outcomes achieved by students by doing the project

(a) Practical outcome:
1) Deliver oral presentations using correct grammar.

(b) Unit outcomes in Cognitive domain:

1) Rewrite sentences using relevant forms of verbs.

(c) Outcomes in Affective domain:

1) Function as team member
2) Follow Ethics

Comments/suggestions about team work /leadership/inter-personal communication (if any)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Marks out of 6 Marks out of 4 for

for performance performance in
in group activity oral/ presentation
Roll No Student Name Total out of 10
(D5 Col.8) (D5 Col.9)

15 Tanvi Hagawane
07 Pranav Danavale
13 Soham Ghume
44 Nikhil shelar