Methodology to Prioritize Chilean Tailings Selection, According to Their Potential Risks

For centuries, Chile has been a territory with significant mining activity, resulting in associated social benefits and impacts. One of the main challenges the country faces today is the presence of a great number of mine tailings containing heavy metals, such as Cu, Cr, Ni, Zn, Pb, As, Cd, and Fe,...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth J. Lam, Italo L. Montofré, Fernando A. Álvarez, Natalia F. Gaete, Diego A. Poblete, Rodrigo J. Rojas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/11/3948