Environmental Risks of Mining Waste
Maisnam Sushima Devi
Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
E. Parameswari*
Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Acid rock drainage, Contaminant, Heavy metals, Mining
Abstract
Although mining is frequently linked to good economic outcomes, it can also have detrimental effects on the environment and people's health. People must be aware of the risks and advantages of mining, especially in developing nations where there is frequently a lack of legislation regulating the environmental performance of mining corporations. The mining of poly-metallic ores (including Au and Ag) led to the construction of waste disposal facilities. Acid rock drainage (ARD) and other environmental problems could be caused by metal sulphide minerals found in mining waste facilities. An increased environmental risk is being brought on by the path between the sources and the sensitive receptors. The primary pollutants discovered in Metalloids and heavy metals like Pb, Zn, Cd, Cu, Ni, and As are usually present in the mining area as well as in water resources. Part of this water is used for drinking, domestic animals, people, and other agricultural uses (e.g.: irrigation). The paper's objective is to determine the environmental risk as a result of mining waste.
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