The concentration of heavy metals into groundwater increases by seepage and geological and mining activity, leading to geo-accumulation, bio-accumulation, and bio-concentration with heavy metals such as zinc, copper, and lead eventually affects the health of living organisms.
اقرأ المزيدThe impact of heavy metals resulting from mining and ore roasting on soil is attenuated by several processes such as adsorption, precipitation, and complex formation with soil compounds. Soil pollution with heavy metals is multidimensional.
اقرأ المزيدCurrent concepts of soil transformation and contamination in iron ore mining areas have been reviewed. Changes of soils and ecosystems in the mining areas are among the largest-scale impacts of economic activity on the nature. Regularities in the radial differentiation, spatial distribution, and accumulation of heavy metals in soils of …
اقرأ المزيدHeavy metal contamination stemming from lead and zinc mining and processing operations is a prevalent and pressing environmental issue. This review article explores the multifaceted dimensions of this problem, examining the primary sources of contamination, which encompass mining activities, production and processing …
اقرأ المزيدThe composition of heavy metals (and metalloid) in surface soils of iron ore mine-impacted areas has been evaluated of their potential ecological and human health risks. The mining areas included seven selected locations in the vicinity of active and abandoned iron ore-mining sites in Pahang, Malaysia.
اقرأ المزيدThe composition of heavy metals (and metalloid) in surface soils of iron ore mine-impacted areas has been evaluated of their potential ecological and human health risks. The mining areas included seven selected locations in the vicinity of active and abandoned iron ore-mining sites in Pahang, Malaysia.
اقرأ المزيدAssessment of Water Quality Index and Heavy Metal Contamination in Active and Abandoned Iron Ore Mining Sites in Pahang, Malaysia Zafira Madzin1,*, Faradiella Mohd Kusin1,2, FasihahMohd Yusof 1, and Siti Nurjaliah Muhammad1 1D ep artm nof E v il Sc s,F uy d U P Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Malaysia
اقرأ المزيدIn terms of exposure and health hazards, heavy metal contamination and related biogeochemistry represent a significant research topic worldwide. The current literature also infrequently evaluates heavy metal contamination, exposure toxicity, research gaps, effects on soil and plants, and human health implications.
اقرأ المزيدThe relationship between outdoor mining-related metal contamination and the indoor residential environment remains poorly understood. Quantifying indoor concentrations of metals originating from mine waste is complex; however, house dust is an important route of exposure, particularly for children.
اقرأ المزيدUsing the keywords "Iron ore, Dispersion, Mining, Particulate matter, Heavy metals, Air pollution, Pm10 (Gautam et al., 2021), Flotation, Data mining, Hematite," a scientometric and bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer can offer insightful information about the research endeavors, partnerships, and knowledge networks about these …
اقرأ المزيدHeavy metals leached from mine waste mixes with nearby streams and increases their concentration (Ferreira da Silva et al., 2015). It is important to understand the sources of heavy metals in the mining region, migration pathways of heavy metals, and remediation methodologies to mitigate the impacts of mines.
اقرأ المزيدThe composition of heavy metals (and metalloid) in surface soils of iron ore mine-impacted areas has been evaluated of their potential ecological and human health risks. The mining areas included seven selected locations in the vicinity of active and abandoned iron ore-mining sites in Pahang, Malays …
اقرأ المزيدThe Golgohar iron ore mine in southern Iran is a large open pit that operates below the groundwater table. Dewatering operations and mining activities could be responsible for generating metal contamination in the groundwater of the area. In order to assess this, groundwater, soil, solid waste and rock samples were collected and …
اقرأ المزيدA pot experiment was performed over a period of three months and the performance of vetiver grass on heavy metal-rich soil from iron ore mine was assessed. The presence of the following heavy metals – Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Pb, Ni, Cr and Al were assessed in mine-soil and their uptake by vetiver grass system was evaluated.
اقرأ المزيدHeavy metal water pollution: A fresh look about hazards, novel and conventional remediation methods ... Mining is one of the key sectors to be considered, particularly because it plays a central role in the economies of developed and developing countries. ... Europe's seas and coasts and (b) European freshwater. Both subtopics …
اقرأ المزيدNorthwest China is abundant in iron ore reserves and has become one of the important iron ore mining bases in China. However, the contamination and microbial community structure of iron tailing ponds in Northwest China have not been extensively investigated. In the present study, we characterized th …
اقرأ المزيدpollution potentials of heavy metals in the National Iron Ore Mining Company, Itakpe. 2. Materials and Methods 2.1. Site Description The National Iron Ore Mining Company, Itakpe (longitude 6˚36ʹ1 E and latitude 7˚36ʹ N) is located in the north-central part of Nigeria; 60km by rail from Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited [4].
اقرأ المزيدIn this study, we report an assessment of metal (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cr, Cu and Pb) contamination in surface sediments of a tropical estuary from Goa-the West coast of India. Surface sediment samples were collected along the 35 km stretch of the Zuari estuary on monthly basis for a period of 1 year and samples were analyzed for texture, organic …
اقرأ المزيدUrbanization is taking place at a rapid pace resulting in an increased amount of pollution. Eventually, the extraction of precious metals and minerals releases hazardous metallic substances into the atmosphere increasing their existing quantity. Many health problems and illnesses in humans are associated with heavy metal toxicity. Plants, …
اقرأ المزيدMesabi Range low-grade iron ore mining began in 1910, ... Reid I. The impairment of river systems by metal mine contamination: A review including remediation options. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology. ... and C. Wolkersdorfer. 2004. Mining impacts on fresh water environment: Technical and …
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