Mobility of Metals in Sediments Contaminated with Historical Mining Wastes: Example from the Tri-State Mining District, USA

Mobility of Metals in Sediments Contaminated with Historical Mining Wastes: Example from the Tri-State Mining District, USA

The Tri-State Mining District (TSMD) of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma was a world class zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb) producer. Mining ceased in the 1950s, leaving behind a large amount of mine wastes. Although much of the affected areas have been remediated, stream sediments may still contain toxic leve...

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Main Authors: Mélida Gutiérrez, Zachary J. Collette, Anastasia M. McClanahan, Kevin Mickus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Soil Systems
Subjects:
abandoned mines
lead
remediation
sequential extraction
zinc
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-8789/3/1/22

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