Arsenic and Heavy Metal Uptake and Accumulation in …
mining region of Aljustrel (Portugal), whereas Moreno-Jiménez et al. (2009) reported the Cd and Zn accumulator capacity of Salix atrocinerea and Digitalis thapsi from the Mónica mine surroundings (Bustarviejo, Madrid). Additionally, Antosiewicz et al. (2008) assessed the ability of several native plant species from an arsenic/gold mine in ...
(PDF) The Importance of Measuring Arsenic in Honey
The arsenic content of honey samples from a territory up to 32 km in diameter from the mine (Bor town, east Serbia, and its surroundings), as determined by ICP-MS, is presented in this paper.
Arsenic in Mining Areas: Environmental Contamination Routes
The aim of this work is to evaluate the routes and effects of arsenic contamination in environmental compartments (air, water, and soil) and environmental organisms (fish and …
Geochemical characterization and modeling of arsenic …
Among elements present in mining soils, arsenic is a toxic metalloid with. ... In addition, the high water flow in this point involves an extremely high input of arsenic to the surroundings (0.3 g s À1 ). Waters close to tailings from Los Rueldos suffer from acid mine drainage, provoking an important solubilisation of arsenic and heavy metals ...
Potential high-risk release sources of thallium and arsenic …
Abundant surrounding rocks are exposed in mining areas due to the influence of geological processes and mining activities (Xiao et al., 2004a).Gangue and sulfide minerals such as quartz, kaolinite, and pyrite, constitute the main components of the surrounding rocks (Wen et al., 2021a; Zhao et al., 2021).The oxidation of pyrite can generate acid mine drainage (AMD) …
All-Source Exposures To Arsenic For Residents Living …
Arsenic and Gold Mining in Roşia Montană ... levels were observed in 33% of 275 residents living in the surroundings of abandoned gold mine tailings in Mexico (Colín-Torres, 2014). Both past and current mining activities can contaminate the surrounding environment and nearby communities (Fields, 2003). Because gold- and arsenic-
Cleanup of Arsenic Mine Site, Town of Kent, Putnam …
Results of soil sampling (Aug '17, Dec '17, Jun '18) show that arsenic levels are as high as 1,600 times the EPA screening level to depths of two feet at several private properties at the Arsenic Mine site near Pine Pond in Kent, Putnam County, New York.
Role of climate and geography in arsenic mobility and risk at …
Ultra-enriched arsenic (As) concentrations >30% occur at an abandoned artisanal mine in an urban park in San Diego, California, presenting a complex risk to the public. This …
(PDF) Arsenic Distribution in Soils of a Former As Mining …
Distribution of As concentrations in soils in the vicinity of Zloty Stok, a historical centre of gold and arsenic mining and processing, was examined on the basis of two regular nets of sampling sites: in a forested mountain valley affected by mining
Arsenic Mining Waste in the Catchment Area of the Madrid …
Here we explore some arsenopyrite outcrops in the Cerro de San Pedro surroundings, such as mining wastes, smelting factory, arsenic furnace, open quarries, mine Water Air Soil Pollut (2011) 214:307–320 pits, arsenopyrite masses partially weathered to scorodite (FeAsO4⋅2H2O), pegmatite bodies with arsenopyrite, heavy contaminated soils and ...
Potential high-risk release sources of thallium and arsenic …
Abundant naturally and anthropogenically exposed surrounding rocks (NESRs and AESRs) in mining areas may pose persistent threats as sources of potentially toxic elements (PTEs), but this has been historically overlooked, especially for thallium (Tl) and arsenic (As). Here, the release risks of Tl an …
Geochemistry and mineralogy of arsenic in mine wastes and …
Geochemistry and mineralogy of arsenic in mine wastes and stream sediments in a historic metal mining area in the UK ... In addition, the high water flow in this point involves an extremely high input of arsenic to the surroundings (0.3 g s À1 ). Waters close to tailings from Los Rueldos suffer from acid mine drainage, provoking an important ...
Effects of pH on arsenic mineralogy and stability in …
copper, tin and arsenic production globally (Buckley, 2005). Prolonged periods of mining without environmental regulations have had a significant impact to the surroundings (Bowell et al., 2013). One such mine, the Wheal Maid is located in the Poldice Valley in central Cornwall (Figure 1). This site is of particular interest due to its ...
Arsenic in Gold Mining Wastes: An Environmental and …
In Ghana, gold mining is noted for environmental and social impacts in host communities (Mensah et al. 2015, 2021).These include, among others, the indiscriminate release of As from gold mining sites, which in turn affects accurate performance of ecological functions as reported by Armah et al. ().Tailings dam is one of the waste lands resulting from surface …
Arsenic and Heavy Metal Uptake and Accumulation in …
Arsenic and heavy metal (specifically Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) uptake, translocation, and accumulation in ten native plant species spontaneously growing in soils polluted by mining activities were studied, with a focus on future phytoremediation
Environmental and human health risks of arsenic in gold mining …
DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114969 Corpus ID: 219948017; Environmental and human health risks of arsenic in gold mining areas in the eastern Amazon. @article{SouzaNeto2020EnvironmentalAH, title={Environmental and human health risks of arsenic in gold mining areas in the eastern Amazon.}, author={Hamilton Ferreira de Souza …
Bioaccessibility of arsenic in mine waste-contaminated soils: …
and in the surroundings of the mine, 87 mine soils and 22 tailings. Further sampling included 20 soils from a site on agricul tural land l ocated at Hi gher To dswo rth y Farm,
The Role of Arsenic in the Mining Industry
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element commonly found in rocks, soils, water, air, and biological materials, and as an impurity in metallic ores and locally other mineral deposits. Arsenic is classified as a critical mineral and is produced commercially for use in solar panels, space research, …
Cornish Mining – The Arsenic Industry In Cornwall by …
To most people the Cornish mining industry is about tin and copper, with perhaps a certain amount of lead, silver and zinc thrown in. Although this may represent a large part of the truth, other material ores have also been of great importance to the industry, and one of them, arsenic, can truly be said to have been the factor which rendered 20th century mining in Cornwall viable.
Antimony and arsenic distribution in a catchment affected …
A devastating rainfall in Tuscany in November 2012 provided the opportunity to study the diffusion of As and Sb along the Tafone mining area, under extreme conditions, by comparing their concentrations in water, soil, and river sediments in drought (equilibrium) periods against those observed immediately after a flooding event and after a period of 6 weeks …
Biogeochemical behavior and pollution control of …
waste including mine rock, mine tailing, and smelting slags leads to serious heavy metal pollution in the surroundings, and arsenic is the main pollutant causing ecological risk to the environment around the mining area. The migration, transformation, and enrichment of arsenic in the soil– rice system are higher than those of other heavy metal
Mining: Production and Control of Arsenic
How the mining industry prevents arsenic pollution. A number of technologies are being used to capture and remove arsenic from smelting stacks and mine tailings. Air pollution can be controlled effectively using scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, and baghouses in smelters, which are capable of removing up to 99.7% of the dust and fumes ...
Mining: Production and Control of Arsenic
It is, therefore, important to establish baseline or existing arsenic concentrations in the surrounding environment to determine the impact of mining versus other human contamination (pesticides, fungicides); and natural background levels.
Reviewing arsenic biomineralization: An upcoming strategy …
This review is oriented to revise and discuss treatment alternatives for mining effluents with high concentrations of arsenic, showcasing the potential of microorganisms in …
Arsenic in Mining Areas: Environmental …
Urban proximity to mining areas, whose soil is rich in arsenopyrite, can generate environmental contamination with arsenic released by human action and consequently put the population at risk.
Original Research Arsenic Distribution in Soils of a …
Contamination of the environment by arsenic is particu-larly problematic in the surroundings of arsenic mining areas [1-3]. The town of Złoty Stok in SW Poland (Fig. 1) was in the past an important centre for gold mining and processing. From the 17th century until 1962 it was one of the most important arsenic industry centers in Europe [4-7 ...
Why gold loves arsenic
Researchers found that when minerals such as pyrite are enriched with arsenic, gold can enter mineral structural sites by directly binding to arsenic. News Markets
Arsenic in the environment: Biology and Chemistry
This special issue comprises 14 articles and 1 short communication, grouped into four sections. 1) Arsenic in the groundwater environment; 2) arsenic in agricultural soils and …
(PDF) Arsenic and lead in the soils of San Antonio–El Triunfo mining …
The MD SA-ET in Baja California Sur, Mexico, had over 200 years of intermittent mining activities. Studies in the area have reported Pb, Cd, Zn, and As dispersion from waste to soils, sediments ...
Integrated Hydrological and Hydrochemical Analysis of Arsenic …
Despite the general shortage of data, which is common for old mining sites, we explored the complex interplay of climatic conditions, hydrological processes, and arsenic and iron behavior in the ...