Formation of secondary hematite and its role in attenuation of contaminants at mine tailings: review and comparison of sites in Zambia and Namibia
Mine tailings in African countries Zambia and Namibia have been investigated with an objective to determine the role of secondary hematite in immobilization of contaminants. Two sites, Chambishi and Mindolo, are located in the Copperbelt in Zambia with relatively humid climates and two sites, Berg A...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2015-01-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Environmental Science |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fenvs.2014.00064/full |