Aquatic Ecological Risk of Heavy-Metal Pollution Associated with Degraded Mining Landscapes of the Southern Africa River Basins: A Review
Africa accounts for nearly 30% of the discovered world’s mineral reserves, with half of the world’s platinum group metals deposits, 36% of gold, and 20% of cobalt being in Southern Africa (SA). The intensification of heavy-metal production in the SA region has exacerbated negative human and environm...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Minerals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/12/2/225 |