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Mine Wastes: Past, Present, Future

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Mine wastes are unwanted, currently uneconomic, solid and liquid materials found at or near mine sites. Volumetrically they are one of the world's largest waste streams, and they often contain high concentrations of elements and compounds that can have severe effects on ecosystems and humans. Multidisciplinary research on mine wastes focuses on understanding their character, stability, impact, remediation and reuse. This research must continue if we are to understand and sustainably manage the immense quantities of historic, contemporary and future mine wastes, given the trend to exploit larger deposits of lower-grade ores.

Source: Elements

DOI: 10.2113/gselements.7.6.375

Authors: K. A. Hudson-Edwards, H. E. Jamieson, B. G. Lottermoser

Institutions: Birkbeck, University of London, Queen's University, University of Tasmania

Language: English

Topic: Tailings Management and Properties

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2133142767

FWCI: 36.6

Cites: 23

Cited by: 393

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