The demand for lithium has skyrocketed in recent years primarily due to three international
treaties—Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals—all of …

Porphyry ores and E-wastes/WEEE are two of the most important copper-bearing materials
on the planet. Over 60% of world copper output comes from porphyry copper ores while E …

Heavy metal contaminations of soil-groundwater systems from smelting activities is a
widespread problem affecting> 30% of industrial lands worldwide. Contaminants from the …

Heavy metals (HMs) pollution is a universal and complex problem at lead smelting sites.
Further understanding on the distribution, coexistence relationship and occurrence form of …

Acid mine drainage (AMD) formation and toxic arsenic (As) pollution are serious
environmental problems encountered worldwide. In this study, we investigated the crucial …

Chronic exposure to geogenic contaminated groundwaters (GCGs) has caused serious
health problems among billions of people worldwide. The hydrogeological features, main …

Acid mine drainage (AMD) or acid rock drainage (ARD), the most notorious environmental
problem in many mines and underground construction sites, is generally managed using …

Historical tailings storage facilities (TSFs) are either abandoned or sparsely rehabilitated
promoting acid mine drainage (AMD) formation and heavy metal release. To sustainably …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) operations are major contributors to the
Philippines' annual gold (Au) output (at least 60%). Unfortunately, these ASGM activities …

Pollution is a major threat to the sustainability of the ecosystem. The rapid increase in
environmental pollution is a current problem of great concern, affecting the livelihood of land …