Supergene processes on ore deposits?a source of heavy metals

1994 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Martyc�k ◽  
J. Zeman ◽  
M. Vacek-Vesel�
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Ore Deposits ◽  
Supergene Processes

scholarly journals ROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF ORE DEPOSITS DAGESTAN (ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS)

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
В.И. Черкашин ◽  
И.М. Газалиев
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Mineral Deposit ◽  
Ore Deposits ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Chemical Contamination ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Lead And Zinc ◽  
The Status

Целью работы является оценка влияния на окружающую среду выявленных в ходе геологоразведочных работ 1964-1983 гг. рудопроявлений Хнов-Борчинского рудного поля и медно-колчеданного месторождения Кизил-Дере. В основу работы положены данные химических анализов вод рек района исследований и результаты анализа опубликованных материалов по данной тематике. Результаты исследований свидетельствуют о загрязнении водных систем района тяжелыми металлами. Это связывается с тем, что после разведочных работ на рудопроявлениях не проведены в полном объеме ликвидационные, консервационные и рекультивационные работы. Преобладающие в составе руд сульфиды железа, меди, свинца и цинка, взаимодействуя с кислородом воздуха и грунтовыми водами, превращаются в купоросы и сбрасываются в речные системы. Сохранение существующего положения вещей в долгосрочном аспекте может привести к активизации окислительно-восстановительных процессов, процессов выщелачивания в условиях поверхности месторождения Кизил-Дере, к прогрессирующему химическому загрязнению вод и земель бассейна р. Самур солями тяжелых металлов, ухудшению качества питьевых и орошаемых вод, а также к безвозвратному истощению уникального месторождения полезных ископаемых. Учитывая вышесказанное можно сделать вывод. В существующей ситуации считаем необходимым безотлагательное проведение работ по консервации рудопроявлений Хнов-Борчинского рудного поля, которые можно выполнить в рамках действующей Федеральной целевой программы «Ликвидация на- копленного экологического ущерба». При принятии решения о разработке месторождения Кизил-Дередолжен быть разработан проект его разработки с последующим выполнением оценки воздействия на окружающую среду (ОВОС). Это позволит оценить конкретные экономические выгоды от реализации проекта, экологические риски и уровень мероприятий по охране окружающей среды The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of the ore-occurrences, identified during the geological exploration in 1964-1983, on the environment in the Khnov-Borchinsk ore-field and Kizil-Dere copper-pyrite deposit. The study is based on the chemical analysis data of the waters from the study area and the analysis of published materials on the subject. Results of the study indicate contamination of water systems of the area with heavy metals. This is attributed to the fact that after the exploration there were not carried out the liquidation, conservation and reclamation works on the ore occurrences in full scale. Sulphides of iron, copper, lead and zinc, prevailing in the composition of ores, interacting with oxygen in the air and groundwater, convert into sulfate and are discharged into the river systems. Preserving the status quo in the long run can lead to the activation of the redox processes, leaching processes under the surface of the field of Kizil-Dere, progressive chemical contamination of waters and lands of the Samur river basin with salts of heavy metals, deterioration in quality of drinking and irrigation waters, as well as to the permanent depletion of the unique mineral deposit. The above said allows to conclude that in the current situation we consider it necessary to urgently conduct the works on conservation of the Khnov-Borchinsk ore-field occurrences, which can be done under the existing federal target program “The elimination of accumulated environmental damage.” When deciding on the Kizil-Dere field the exploration project, followed by the implementation of environmental impact assessment (EIA) should be developed. It will allow assessing the specific economic benefits of the project, environmental risks and the level of measures to protect the environment.

scholarly journals Heavy Metal Concentrations in the Groundwater of the Barcellona-Milazzo Plain (Italy): Contributions from Geogenic and Anthropogenic Sources

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianna Cangemi ◽  
Paolo Madonia ◽  
Ludovico Albano ◽  
Alessandro Bonfardeci ◽  
Maria Di Figlia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Human Health Risk ◽  
Ore Deposits ◽  
Pollution Sources ◽  
Anthropogenic Sources ◽  
Rock Interaction ◽  
Complex Scenario ◽  
Italian Legislation ◽  
Water Rock Interaction

We collected and analysed 58 samples of groundwater from wells in the Barcellona-Milazzo Plain, one of the most important coastal aquifers of Sicily (Italy), to determine major, minor, and trace element concentrations. In this area, geogenic and anthropogenic sources of heavy metals and other pollutants co-act, making the individuation of the main pollution sources difficult. Our work was aimed at the application of geostatistical criteria for discriminating between these pollution sources. We used probability plots for separating anomalous values from background concentrations, which were plotted on maps and related to possible sources of pollutants. Our results indicate that hydrothermal fluid circulation and the water–rock interaction of country rocks that host mineralized ore deposits generate a significant flux of heavy metals to groundwater, as well as anthropogenic sources like intense agriculture and industrial activities. In particular, NO3, F, and Ni exceed the Maximum Admitted Concentrations (MACs) established by the WHO and Italian legislation for drinking-water. The spatial distributions of geogenic and anthropogenic sources were so deeply interlocked that their separation was not easy, also employing geostatistical tools. This complex scenario makes the implementation of human health risk mitigation actions difficult, since the flow of pollutants is in many cases controlled by simple water–rock interaction processes.

scholarly journals Studies of Soils and Vegetation on Non-ferrous Metallurgy Slag Dumps

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 040-046
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Zolotova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Ferrous Metallurgy ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Metallurgical Industry ◽  
Ore Deposits ◽  
Copper Smelting ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Copper Ore ◽  
Lead Zinc ◽  
Heavy Pollution

The metallurgical industry is one of the major pollution sources of natural ecosystems. Now the slag dumps of non-ferrous industries occupy huge areas all over the world. The purpose of this literature review was to assess the knowledge degree of the soils and vegetation formed on the non-ferrous metallurgy slag dumps. Most of the research was carried out for the dumps of the copper-smelting (including old dumps) and lead-zinc industries, the dumps of the nickel and aluminum industries have been studied to a lesser extent. The composition of non-ferrous metallurgy slags, the issues of soil pollution with heavy metals, their bioavailability were discussed. The influence of heavy pollution on the biodiversity of pioneer plant communities on the slag dumps of non-ferrous metallurgy and the floristic composition for abandoned copper ore deposits are noted. The experience of Russian scientists in the reclamation of an aluminum sludge dump and Chinese scientists in the reclamation of zinc production slag dumps are considered. The possibility of introducing waste from the copper smelting slag recycling waste into natural ecosystems was discussed. The analysis of literature revealed gaps in knowledge about the gradual formation of the soil and vegetation on man-made landscapes, about the plant biodiversity in conditions of heavy pollution, ways of their adaptation, and the heavy metals accumulation by different plant species.

scholarly journals Bioindication of heavy metals using bryophyte communities in the Songtao manganese carbonate ore region, China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunmei He ◽  
Zhaohui Zhang ◽  
Zhihui Wang ◽  
Kuangzheng Shi ◽  
Qimei Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Species Diversity ◽  
Species Abundance ◽  
Ore Deposits ◽  
Manganese Carbonate ◽  
Waste Dump ◽  
Mine Site ◽  
Electrolytic Manganese ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Mining and mineral processing are often associated with heavy metal pollution. To reflect the environmental conditions of manganese carbonate ore deposits and of the area surrounding an electrolytic manganese plant, we analyzed the composition and species diversity of bryophyte communities and determined the differences in bryophyte communities related to the content of heavy metals in the substrate. We found that Pottiaceae and Bryaceae were the dominant families in the study area. The species abundance index of bryophyte communities at different locations was in order: vicinity of the mine > mine site > herb-shrubland > electrolytic plant > electrolytic waste dump. The species diversity of bryophyte communities at different locations was in order: herb-shrubland > vicinity of the mine > electrolytic waste dump > mine site > electrolytic plant. Significant differences between heavy metal contents of the substrate were found among the different locations with the exception of Co (p < 0.05). Mn contents were significantly different at each location (p < 0.05). CCA showed that Mn, Cd, Hg, and Pb content in the substrate were the major factors affecting the characteristics of the bryophyte communities. From the combination of CCA with the correlation heat map, it can be inferred that Hg, Mn, and Cu all have an adverse effect on bryophyte communities in the vicinity of the mine and in the herb-shrubland. Thus the determination of the characteristics of bryophyte communities allows ready identification of the impact of heavy metals on the environment, in turn providing a mechanism for decision-making in terms of pollution management and biodiversity protection.

Relationship between iron ore deposits and spread of heavy metals in shallow water rivers: natural and man-caused factors

2020 ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
V. P. Samarina ◽  
◽  
T. P. Skufina ◽  
Yu. Yu. Kostyukhin ◽  
D. Yu. Savon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Shallow Water ◽  
Iron Ore ◽  
Ore Deposits ◽  
Iron Ore Deposits

Sampling and analysis of the air-water interface with SEM and EDS of microlayers

1989 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 1004-1005
Author(s):  
Randall W. Smith ◽  
John Dash
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Surface Microlayer ◽  
Surface Films ◽  
Water Interface ◽  
Physical Processes ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopic Analysis ◽  
Eds Analysis ◽  
Air Water Interface ◽  
Significant Area ◽  
Bulk Chemical

The structure of the air-water interface forms a boundary layer that involves biological ,chemical geological and physical processes in its formation. Freshwater and sea surface microlayers form at the air-water interface and include a diverse assemblage of organic matter, detritus, microorganisms, plankton and heavy metals. The sampling of microlayers and the examination of components is presently a significant area of study because of the input of anthropogenic materials and their accumulation at the air-water interface. The neustonic organisms present in this environment may be sensitive to the toxic components of these inputs. Hardy reports that over 20 different methods have been developed for sampling of microlayers, primarily for bulk chemical analysis. We report here the examination of microlayer films for the documentation of structure and composition.Baier and Gucinski reported the use of Langmuir-Blogett films obtained on germanium prisms for infrared spectroscopic analysis (IR-ATR) of components. The sampling of microlayers has been done by collecting fi1ms on glass plates and teflon drums, We found that microlayers could be collected on 11 mm glass cover slips by pulling a Langmuir-Blogett film from a surface microlayer. Comparative collections were made on methylcel1ulose filter pads. The films could be air-dried or preserved in Lugol's Iodine Several slicks or surface films were sampled in September, 1987 in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland and in August, 1988 in Sequim Bay, Washington, For glass coverslips the films were air-dried, mounted on SEM pegs, ringed with colloidal silver, and sputter coated with Au-Pd, The Langmuir-Blogett film technique maintained the structure of the microlayer intact for examination, SEM observation and EDS analysis were then used to determine organisms and relative concentrations of heavy metals, using a Link AN 10000 EDS system with an ISI SS40 SEM unit. Typical heavy microlayer films are shown in Figure 3.

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