Lead and zinc (Pbsingle bond Zn) mines are a common occurrence worldwide; and while
approximately 240 mines are active, the vast majority have been abandoned for decades …

Contamination of aquatic environments as a consequence of deep metal mining for Pb, Zn,
Cu, Cd, and Fe is of widespread international concern. Pollution resulting from metal mining …

A detailed quantitative analysis was performed on data presented in the literature that
focused on the sequential extraction of cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), nickel …

Globally, metals released by mine waste represent a challenge for protecting water quality
and ecosystems. Understanding metal dispersion in catchments is critical for developing …

This article summarizes the studies concerning the impact of pollutants on benthic
macroinvertebrate communities in the mountain and upland rivers of southern Poland. The …

The aim of this paper is to provide a methodology including statistical tools and spatial
techniques, in order to identify the various potential sources of chromium (Cr tot) in the …

Metal-mining exploitation has caused ecosystem degradation worldwide. Legacy wastes are
often concentrated around former mines where monitoring and research works are mostly …

Abstract Rio San Giorgio (Iglesiente, Sardinia, Italy), a stream affected by abandoned mine
wastes, is characterized by dense vegetation in the streambed, mainly comprised of …

Abstract Purpose The Matylda catchment, in southern Poland, was polluted by the discharge
of mine waters from a lead and zinc mine that inundated parts of a valley floor and caused …

Geochemical and mineralogical characterization and environmental impact assessment
were performed on Barramiya gold mine tailings, Eastern Desert, Egypt. The Barramiya gold …