00000nam 2200000zi 4500 9.879410 CaOODSP 20241203113652 m o d f cr bn||||||||| 190828s1994 onca ob f000 0 eng d CaOODSP eng rda CaOODSP En13-5/94-22E-PDF Blowes, David, 1956- author. Remediation and prevention of low quality drainage from tailings impoundments / by D. Blowes, C. Ptacek, J. Jambor. [Ottawa] : Environment Canada, Water Science and Technology Directorate = Environnement Canada, Direction générale des sciences et de la technologie, eau, [1994] 1 online resource (1 volume (various pagings)) : illustrations. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier [NWRI contribution] ; 94-22 Cover title. Copied directly from: D.W. Blowes and J.L. Jambor, eds., Environmental Geochemistry of Sulphide Mine-Wastes: Short Course Handbook, vol. 22 (Waterloo, Ont.: Mineralogical Association of Ontario, 1994). Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada]. Includes bibliographical references. "Mill tailings are the finely ground residue formed as a byproduct of ore processing. These tailings often contain high concentrations of sulfide minerals that are not economical to extract. It is conventional practice to dispose of sulfide-rich tailings in piles or impoundments in the open environment, where they are allowed to gravity drain and become exposed to atmospheric oxygen. Oxidation of the sulfide minerals contained in the tailings releases elevated concentrations of dissolved H⁺, SO₄, Fe and other metals to the tailings pore water. This pore water is displaced downward and laterally through underlying tailings and nearby aquifers, and eventually is discharged to the surface water flow system. Case studies describing the application of various remediation techniques, both in situ and above ground, for treating low-quality drainage are presented in this handbook chapter. Alternative disposal techniques designed to prevent the formation of low-quality drainage are also summarized"--Management perspective. gccst Mining industry gccst Waste management gccst Drainage Ptacek, Carol Jane, 1959- author. Jambor, J. L., author. Canada. Environment Canada. Canada. Water Science and Technology Directorate. National Water Research Institute (Canada) NWRI contribution ; 94-22. (CaOODSP)9.844121 PDF 1.83 MB https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2019/eccc/en13-5/En13-5-94-22-eng.pdf