Geoenvironmental Characterisation of Heap Leach Materials at Abandoned Mines: Croydon Au-Mines, QLD, Australia
Heap leaching is a well-established metallurgical technology which allows metal recovery (e.g., Au, Cu, U) from low-grade ores. However, spent heap leach materials remaining at abandoned or historic mine sites may represent a potential source of contamination. At the Croydon Au-mines, heap leaching...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-05-01
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| Series: | Minerals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/6/2/52 |