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Younger, P.L.; Banwart, S.A.; Hedin, R.S. |
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2002 |
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464 pp |
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mine water hydrology |
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Nowhere is the conflict between economic progress and environmental quality more apparent than in the mineral extraction industries. The latter half of the 20th century saw major advances in the reclamation technologies. However, mine water pollution problems have not been addressed. In many cases, polluted mine water long outlives the life of the mining operation. As the true cost of long-term water treatment responsibilities has become apparent, interest has grown in the technologies that would decrease the production of contaminated water and make its treatment less costly. This is the first book to address the mine water issue head-on. The authors explain the complexities of mine water pollution by reviewing the hydrogeological context of its formation, and provide an up-to-date presentation of prevention and treatment technologies. The book will be a valuable reference for all professionals who encounter polluted mine water on a regular or occasional basis. Foreword; R. Fernández Rubio. Preface. 1. Mining and the Water Environment. 2. Mine Water Chemistry. 3. Mine Water Hydrology. 4. Active Treatment of Polluted Mine Waters. 5. Passive Treatment of Polluted Mine Waters |
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Kluwer |
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Dordrecht |
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Mine Water – Hydrology, Pollution, Remediation |
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1-4020-0137-1 |
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Mine Water – Hydrology, Pollution, Remediation; 1; AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer |
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CBU @ c.wolke @ 17449 |
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195 |
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Isaacson, A.E.; Jeffers, T.H. |
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Acid mine drainage remediation through applied water treatment systems Pollution prevention for process engineering |
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Book Chapter |
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1995 |
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acid mine drainage; acidification; aquifer vulnerability; aquifers; chemical reactions; discharge; dissolved materials; ground water; infiltration; ion exchange; leachate; metal ores; mining; mining geology; models; open-pit mining; pollutants; pollution; preventive measures; reclamation; remediation; soils; sulfides; surface mining; surface water; techniques; toxicity; uranium ores; waste water; water treatment 22, Environmental geology |
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Engineering Foundation |
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New York |
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Richardson, P.E.; Scheiner, B.J.; Lanzetta, F., Jr. |
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0939204533 |
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Acid mine drainage remediation through applied water treatment systems Pollution prevention for process engineering; GeoRef; English; 2000-063662; Engineering Foundation conference on Technical solution for pollution prevention in the mining and mineral processing industries, Palm Coast, FL, United States, Jan. 22-27, 1995 illus. |
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CBU @ c.wolke @ 6450 |
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344 |
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Gusek, J.J.; Wildeman, T.R. |
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New developments in passive treatment of acid rock drainage Pollution prevention for process engineering |
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Book Chapter |
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1995 |
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acid mine drainage; aerobic environment; alkalinity; bioaccumulation; bioremediation; constructed wetlands; decontamination; disposal barriers; geomembranes; heavy metals; hydroxides; nutrients; oxides; pH; physical properties; pollution; reclamation; remediation; soils; tailings; techniques; toxic materials; vegetation; waste disposal; water quality; wetlands 22, Environmental geology |
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Engineering Foundation |
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New York |
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Richardson, P.E.; Scheiner, B.J.; Lanzetta, F., Jr. |
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0939204533 |
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New developments in passive treatment of acid rock drainage Pollution prevention for process engineering; GeoRef; English; 2000-063657; Engineering Foundation conference on Technical solution for pollution prevention in the mining and mineral processing industries, Palm Coast, FL, United States, Jan. 22-27, 1995 References: 3; illus. incl. 1 table |
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CBU @ c.wolke @ 6447 |
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363 |
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Pettit, C.M.; Scharer, J.M.; Chambers, D.B.; Halbert, B.E.; Kirkaldy, J.L.; Bolduc, L. |
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Neutral mine drainage |
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Book Chapter |
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1999 |
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Sudbury '99; mining and the environment II; Conference proceedings |
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acid mine drainage drainage geochemistry mining mining geology models neutral mine drainage pH pollution remediation technology water management water quality water resources 22, Environmental geology |
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Acid mine drainage is recognized as a serious environmental issue at mine sites world wide. While sulphate and metal concentrations in acidic drainage can reach exceptionally high levels, these can also be elevated and of concern in neutral drainage from waste rock and tailings. “Neutral mine drainage” (NMD) has not yet received as widespread attention as acid mine drainage (AMD). The oxidation of sulphide minerals and the production of either acidic or neutral contaminated drainage is affected by many factors. This paper examines the specific factors that result in the production of “neutral mine drainage” from mine wastes. Several case studies are presented which involve predictive geochemical modelling to illustrate the possible time frame and magnitude of contaminated neutral drainage. |
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Sudbury Environmental |
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Sudbury |
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Goldsack, D.; Belzile, N.; Yearwood, P.; Hall, G.J. |
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0886670470 |
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Neutral mine drainage; GeoRef; English; 2000-043769; Sudbury '99; Mining and the environment II--Sudbury '99; L'exploitation miniere et l'environnement II, Sudbury, ON, Canada, Sept. 13-17, 1999 References: 12; illus. incl. 3 tables |
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CBU @ c.wolke @ 16589 |
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270 |
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Parker, G.; Noller, B.; Waite, T.D. |
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Assessment of the use of fast-weathering silicate minerals to buffer AMD in surface waters in tropical Australia |
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1999 |
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Sudbury '99; Mining and the environment II; Conference proceedings |
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acid mine drainage Australasia Australia buffers carbonate ion geochemistry Northern Territory Australia Pine Creek Geosyncline pollution pyrite sulfides surface water tropical environment water quality 22, Environmental geology |
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Surface waters in the Pine Creek Geosyncline (located in Australia's “Top End”, defined as the area of Australia north of 15 degrees S) are characterized by their low carbonate buffering capacity. These waters are buffered by silicate weathering and hence are slightly acidic, ranging in pH from 4.0 to 6.0. The Pine Creek Geosyncline contains most of the Top Ends' economic mineral deposits and characteristically shows no correlation between carbonate minerals and sulfidic orebodies hosting gold deposits (unlike uranium deposits). Thus many gold mines do not have ready access to carbonate minerals for buffering acid mine drainage (AMD). It is possible that locally available fast-weathering silicate minerals may be used to buffer AMD seeps. The buffering intensity of silicate minerals exceeds that of carbonate minerals, but their slow dissolution kinetics has ensured that these materials have received little attention in treating AMD. In addition, carbonate mineral dissolution is retarded when contacted with intense AMD solutions due to the formation of surface coatings of iron minerals. The lower pH range of silicate mineral dissolution may prevent the formation of such coatings. The Pine Creek Geosyncline consists of a complex geochemistry, and a number of fast-weathering silicate minerals have been noted in various areas. The difficulty in assessing such minerals for use in buffering AMD is the lack of kinetic data available under conditions prevalent AMD (i.e., low pH solutions saturated with aluminium and silica). This study sets out to evaluate the applicability of using such minerals to treat AMD surface seeps. |
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Goldsack, D.E.; Belzile, N.; Yearwood, P.; Hall, G.J. |
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0886670470 |
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Assessment of the use of fast-weathering silicate minerals to buffer AMD in surface waters in tropical Australia; GeoRef; English; 2000-048644; Sudbury '99; Mining and the environment II, Sudbury, ON, Canada, Sept. 13-17, 1999 References: 36; illus. incl. 2 tables |
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CBU @ c.wolke @ 16594 |
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273 |
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