Techniques for predicting metal mining influenced water / edited by R. David Williams and Sharon F. Diehl.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Williams, R. David (Roderick David), 1949- editor.

Diehl, Sharon F., editor.

Series:

Management technologies for metal mining influenced water ; Volume 5.

Management Technologies for Metal Mining Influenced Water ; Volume 5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mine drainage--Measurement.

Mine drainage.

Acid mine drainage--Environmental aspects.

Acid mine drainage.

Water--Pollution--Measurement.

Water.

Tailings (Metallurgy)--Environmental aspects.

Tailings (Metallurgy).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (150 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Englewood, Colorado : Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Techniques for Predicting Metal Mining Influenced Water is a must-read for planners, regulators, consultants, land managers, researchers, students, stakeholders, and others concerned about mining influenced water. Identifying potential mine wastes and their characteristics, and predicting their drainage quality are critical aspects of mine site design, operations, and closure planning. Failure to effectively conduct these evaluations for a mine site can result in environmental compliance issues that may create long-term financial liabilities. The fifth in a series of six handbooks on tech

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface

CHAPTER 1: Introduction

Objectives

Acid Drainage Technology Initiative-Metal Mining Sector

Acid Rock Drainage Predictive Approach

Relevance of ARD Source

Environmental Setting

Geology

Mineralogy

Hydrologic Considerations

Mine Life Cycle, and Mining and Processing Considerations

Climate

CHAPTER 2: Acid Rock Drainage: Sulfide Mineral Geochemistry Affecting Drainage

Acid Generation

Acid Neutralization

Trace Metal Release by Metal Sulfide Oxidation

Key Solid-Phase Factors Controlling Mineral Oxidation and Dissolution

Data Needs for Prediction

CHAPTER 3: Prediction Factors

Geologic, Lithologic, and Alteration Considerations

Geo-Environmental Models

Analytical Techniques for Mineralogical Investigations

Field Measurements

Geophysical Investigations

Hydrogeological and Hydrological Investigations

CHAPTER 4: Overview of Prediction Methods

Static Test Methods

Short-Term Leach Tests

Field Leach Tests

Kinetic Test Methods

Data Management

CHAPTER 5: Evaluation

Static Tests

Kinetic Tests

HC Objective and Criteria Framework

Column Tests

Humidity Cell and Column Test Scaling

CHAPTER 6: Application and Conclusion

Reporting Predictive Results

Conclusion

Bibliography

APPENDIX A: Sobek Method

APPENDIX B: Modified Sobek Method

APPENDIX C: BC (British Columbia) Research Initial Test

APPENDIX D: Lapakko Method

APPENDIX E: Siderite Correction

APPENDIX F: Net Carbonate Value

APPENDIX G: Net Acid Generation Tests

APPENDIX H: BC Research Confirmation Test

APPENDIX I: Humidity Cell Procedures

APPENDIX J: Proposed Adaptive Management Plan Outline

APPENDIX K: Humidity Cell Test Duration and Testing Background.

APPENDIX L: Possible Duration Framework for Use with Humidity Cells

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-68015-381-1

0-87335-397-8

OCLC:

922907738