Mineral–microbe interactions play important roles in environmental change, biogeochemical
cycling of elements and formation of ore deposits. Minerals provide both beneficial (physical …

Mining activities are notorious for their environmental impact, with acid mine drainage (AMD)
being among the most significant issues. Specifically, AMD has recently been a topical issue …

The environment and its compartments have been severely polluted by heavy metals. This
has compromised the ability of the environment to foster life and render its intrinsic values …

The mining and ore processing of sulfide-bearing deposits generates large volumes of
waste rock (WR) and tailings, which often contain barren and residual iron sulfides (eg …

Acid mine drainage (AMD) lakes are typical hydrologic features caused by open pit mining
and represent extreme ecosystems and environmental challenges. Little is known about …

Rare earth elements (REE) are critical resources and of strategic importance as they are
used in many applications, including emerging technologies. As a result, the demand for …

Sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) are a group of diverse anaerobic microorganisms
omnipresent in natural habitats and engineered environments that use sulfur compounds as …

Mining operations generate large amounts of wastes which are usually stored into large-
scale storage facilities which pose major environmental concerns and must be properly …

Mismanagement of mine waste rock can mobilize acidity, metal (loid) s, and other
contaminants, and thereby negatively affect downstream environments. Hence, strategic …

Mining operations are vital to sustaining our modern way of life and are often located in
areas that have limited water supplies or are at an increased risk of the effects of climate …