Isotope Discrimination of Source Waters, Flowpaths, and Travel Times at an Acid-Generating, Lead–Zinc–Silver Mine, Silver Valley, Idaho, USA

Precipitation infiltrates into the lead–zinc–silver Bunker Hill Mine, oxidizes pyrite, and produces acidic waters that discharge from the mine portal. The metasedimentary geology and alteration from 100+ yr of mining provide a heterogeneous environment for source water infiltration and flow within t...

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Main Authors: Jeff B. Langman, Ethan Gaddy, Timothy E. Link, Jan Boll, Bradley Barnett, Morgan Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/19/3362