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Author Palmer, J.P. openurl 
  Title Reclamation and Decontamination of Metalliferous Mining Tailings Type Journal Article
  Year 1990 Publication Int. J. Mine Water Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 9 Issue 1-4 Pages 223-235  
  Keywords Britain tailings metals land reclamation environmental damage ground water surface water Wales treatment options  
  Abstract Parts of Britain have large accumulations of metalliferous tailings derived from mining in the lath, 19th and 20th centuries. These tailings were never subject to land reclamation schemes at the time of mining and are situated very close to water courses. They cause considerable environmental damage in terms of contamination of soils, dust blow and pollution of water courses and groundwater. In some parts of the country mine drainage is a major part of river pollution. In recent years, particularly in Wales, efforts have been made to “clean up” these sites. This has involved using techniques to isolate and contain the spoil, diversion of water courses, and the installation of water treatment facilities and drainage and the establishment of a vegetation cover. Research is also being initiated to investigate ways of decontaminating these metalliferous spoils as an alternative to using covering systems to reclaim them.  
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  Notes Reclamation and Decontamination of Metalliferous Mining Tailings; 1; FG 2 Abb., 3 Tab.; AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17405 Serial 274  
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Author Peterson, D.E.; Kindley, M.J. openurl 
  Title The Golden Cross Mine water management system Type Journal Article
  Year 1994 Publication New Zealand Mining Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 14 Issue Pages 15-21  
  Keywords Australasia Coromandel Peninsula cyanides gold ores Golden Cross Mine metal ores mines New Zealand North Island tailings Waihi New Zealand waste water water management water treatment 30, Engineering geology  
  Abstract Because of its location in the sensitive Coromandel Peninsula, strict water management and environmental requirements had to be met on the Golden Cross Mine Project. This led to the development of new technologies for cyanide recovery and the adoption of advanced water management and water treatment systems. This paper discusses the water management and treatment system adopted for contaminated water at Golden Cross. While permit discharge levels must be and are met for mine discharge waters, the ultimate success of the water management system is demonstrated by the results downstream; biological surveys show no changes to the resident aquatic life in the river.  
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  Notes The Golden Cross Mine water management system; 1998-055867; New Zealand (NZL); GeoRef; English Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16732 Serial 271  
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Author Potgieter-Vermaak, S.S.; Potgieter, J.H.; Monama, P.; Van Grieken, R. url  openurl
  Title Comparison of limestone, dolomite and fly ash as pre-treatment agents for acid mine drainage Type Journal Article
  Year 2006 Publication Minerals Engineering Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 19 Issue 5 Pages 454-462  
  Keywords Acid rock drainage Mining Tailings Environmental  
  Abstract The physical, chemical and biological nature of Vaal Dam water, the main source of water in Gauteng, South Africa, is often affected by underground water pollution (acid mine water) and industrial effluents. The ecological significance and detrimental effects necessitate investigations into treating the water prior to discharge into public streams. Although several acid mine water treatment techniques and methods exist, they all have certain disadvantages. Lime treatment is the most common approach. In this investigation, limestone, dolomite and fly ash were selected as pre-treatment agents based on their low cost. Simulated acid mine water containing these agents was tested using a Jar Test apparatus. Samples were analyzed before and after treatment for pH, ferrous, ferric, calcium, magnesium and sulphate ions. The study demonstrated that the quality of the water improved with an increase in the amount and surface area of the raw material dosed and an increase in contact time. It was also influenced by the chemical composition of the acid mine water and aeration. Chemical cost savings of 38% are achieved when lime is replaced with limestone, and cost savings of 23% and 48% can be accomplished when limestone is substituted with dolomite and fly ash respectively. This could result in significant savings to the gold and coal mining industries, and could lead to a mutual benefit/gain between industrialists/polluters and the public.  
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  Notes Apr.; Comparison of limestone, dolomite and fly ash as pre-treatment agents for acid mine drainage; Science Direct Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17461 Serial 42  
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Author Smyth, D.; Blowes, D.; Ptacek, C.; Bain, J. url  openurl
  Title Application of permeable reactive barriers for treating mine drainage and dissolved metals in groundwater Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication Geotechnical News Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 22 Issue 1 Pages 39-44  
  Keywords acid mine drainage; acid rock drainage; aquifers; Canada; Cochrane District Ontario; concentration; disposal barriers; Eastern Canada; ground water; Kidd Creek; mine drainage; mines; Ontario; oxidation; permeability; permeable reactive barrier; pollutants; pollution; remediation; sulfates; sulfides; tailings; testing; Timmins Ontario; waste disposal; waste management; waste rock; waste water; water treatment 22, Environmental geology  
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  Notes Application of permeable reactive barriers for treating mine drainage and dissolved metals in groundwater; 2006-058196; References: 20; sects. Canada (CAN); GeoRef; English Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5457 Serial 66  
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Author St-Arnaud, L.C. openurl 
  Title Water covers for the decommissioning of sulfidic mine tailings impoundments Type Book Chapter
  Year 1994 Publication Special Publication – United States. Bureau of Mines, Report: BUMINES-SP-06A-94 Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 279-287  
  Keywords acid mine drainage; experimental studies; laboratory studies; leaching; metals; monitoring; pollution; remediation; seepage; sulfides; tailings; waste disposal; water quality 22, Environmental geology  
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  Series Editor Series Title Proceedings of the International land reclamation and mine drainage conference and Third international conference on The abatement of acidic drainage; Volume 1 of 4; Mine drainage Abbreviated Series Title  
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  Notes Water covers for the decommissioning of sulfidic mine tailings impoundments; GeoRef; English; 2007-045181; International land reclamation and mine drainage conference and Third international conference on The abatement of acidic drainage, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, April 24-29, 1994 References: 13; illus. Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6586 Serial 232  
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